Meaning & use
charitable
Generous in giving money or help to people in need, or willing to think kindly of others.
See it in a sentence
The company donates part of its profits to several charitable organizations each year.
Even when he made mistakes, his coworkers took a charitable view of his intentions.
A note on using this word
"Charitable" can describe financial generosity or a forgiving attitude toward someone's faults.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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