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- pronunciation:
- chae
rih
ti
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
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charities |
| definition 1: |
something given to a needy person or persons; alms.
It is hard for some people to accept charity.- synonyms:
- alms, contribution, donation, handout
- similar words:
- aid, assistance, dole, help, philanthropy, relief, welfare
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| definition 2: |
any provision to aid needy persons or other worthy causes, or all such actions, viewed collectively.
She does not mind asking others for money if it is for charity.- synonyms:
- benefaction, donation, philanthropy
- similar words:
- aid, assistance, benevolence, bequest, contribution, endowment, gift, help, legacy, oblation, present, relief, welfare
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| definition 3: |
a non-profit institution, organization, or fund concerned with aiding needy persons or promoting a cause.
Our charity is one of many that support cancer research.- synonyms:
- philanthropy
- similar words:
- conservancy, foundation, fund, institute, institution, organization, society
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| definition 4: |
unwillingness to judge others harshly; benevolence; goodwill.
That he did not embarrass or punish the child in front of the other children was an act of charity.- synonyms:
- benevolence, considerateness, good will, kindliness
- antonyms:
- ill will, malice, unkindness
- similar words:
- compassion, forbearance, generosity, graciousness, indulgence, kindness, leniency, mercy, philanthropy, tolerance
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| definition 5: |
in Christian theology, unselfish spiritual love for others.
His heart was filled with charity for others.- synonyms:
- agape, caritas, love
- similar words:
- altruism
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| related words: |
donation, good, goodness, love |
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