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

  • (..) the human race. They gave them to someone they trust. Her name is Plavalaguna. She's a diva. She's going to sing at a charity ball in Fhloston Paradise in a few hours. The Mondoshawans have accepted... We just have to send someone to get the stones... Excellent. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element
  • (..) l got everything we need to know about the entire hotel. Good work! We've got to find a way of getting there. There's a big charity ball over there. The flights have been full for months. There must be a way. l'll get it. Weddings? Not really. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element