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

  • (..) you didn't come from money... ...and your school friends never let you forget it. Which means you were at that school by the grace... ...of someone else's charity, hence the chip on your shoulder. And since your first thought about me ran to orphan... ...that's what I'd say you are. Oh, you are. (..)
    2006 Casino Royale