Meaning & use
generous
Willing to give more money, time, or help than is strictly necessary or expected.
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The generous donor paid for new equipment for the entire school library.
She was generous with her time, always staying late to help students.
A note on using this word
Generous can also describe size, as in a generous portion, meaning larger than expected rather than related to giving.
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