Meaning & use

charitable

adjective·Everyday

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.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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