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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

  • (..) You're a good lad,Frodo. I'm very selfish,you know. Yes,I am. Very selfish. I don't know why I took you in after your mother and father died......but it wasn't out of charity. I think it was because... ...of all my numerous relations... ...you were the one Baggins that showed real spirit. No. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring