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charity

Definition

  • noun: the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc.
  • noun: benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: love, beneficence, affection

Examples

  • a 'charity' concert/dinner/event [=a concert/dinner/event held to raise money for a charity]

  • She runs a local 'charity' that gives books to children.

  • The holidays are a time for 'charity' and good will.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm Robin of Locksley. And my men are thirsty. Robin Hood! I mistook you for common thieves! Kindly let me pass, sir. Surely the Lord has the charity to spare a few barrels for good Christians. We must celebrate. If you wish them to share in the good Lord's brew... ...best me for it! (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves