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

  • (..) What do you mean, broke? Like Martha Stewart broke or MC Hammer broke? -MC Hammer broke! -No! l've been funneling money out of the charity into a private account, just to get us by! Are you filming this? l'll give you something to shoot! -Get out of my way! -l can't do that. (..)
    2004 White Chicks
  • (..) I'm Warren Vandergeld. I'm sure most of you know me. And I just want to remind you that tonight's the night. The Vandergeld Foundation's annual charity auction. dress to impress, and we'll see you there. Have fun. -So what are you going to wear? -This? You're so funny. (..)
    2004 White Chicks