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

  • (..) On the fourth day of Antioch, we can celebrate the th day of the games. And, in his majestic charity, the Emperor has deigned this day to favor the people of Rome... with an historical final match. Returning to the Colosseum today... (..)
    2000 Gladiator