charity
IPA: tʃˈɛrɪti
noun
- (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
- (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
- (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
- In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
- (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
- (US, Philippines, basketball, informal) A free throw.
- A female given name from English.
- The 107th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
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Examples of "charity" in Sentences
- She paid the fine and gave the rest of the money to charity.
- The are were one of the companies donate to The Toy Bank charity.
- The money was to go to the March of Dimes charity to fight polio.
- Money taken from the sale of the novel went to the charity Shelter.
- In many schools of thought, donating money to charity is supererogatory.
- The eviction is canceled and the SMS voting money is donated to charity.
- There is also the option to donate the cash rebates to a charity of choice.
- The charity collects food, money and clothes for the needy and the homeless.