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

  • (..) - No, that's Bruce Wayne! - Mr. Wayne, over here! - I'm not sure if my assistant... - Right through here, Mr. Wayne. Thank you so much. Bruce Wayne... at a charity ball. Miss Tate, isn't it? Even before you became a recluse, you never came to these things. The proceeds go to the big fat spread. It's not about charity. It's about feeding the ego of... whichever society hag laid this on. Actually, this is my party, Mr. Wayne. Oh. (..)
    2012 The Dark Knight Rises