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- [char-i-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl/
- /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [char-i-tuh-buh l]
- /ˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl/
Definitions of charitable word
- adjective charitable A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability. 3
- adjective charitable Someone who is charitable to people is kind or understanding towards them. 3
- adjective charitable generous in giving to the needy 3
- adjective charitable kind or lenient in one's attitude towards others 3
- adjective charitable concerned with or involving charity 3
- adjective charitable kind and generous in giving money or other help to those in need 3
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Origin of charitable
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Old French, equivalent to charit(e) charity + -able -able
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Parts of speech for Charitable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
charitable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
charitable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for charitable
adj charitable
- altruistic — If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself.
- humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- philanthropic — of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation.
- accommodating — If you describe someone as accommodating, you like the fact that they are willing to do things in order to please you or help you.
- benign — You use benign to describe someone who is kind, gentle, and harmless.
adjective charitable
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- openhanded — generous; liberal: openhanded hospitality.
- accepting — amenable; open: She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
Antonyms for charitable
adj charitable
- malevolent — wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious: His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful.
- uncharitable — deficient in charity; unkind; harsh; unforgiving; censorious; merciless: an uncharitable attitude; an uncharitable neighbor.
- unkind — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.
- unsympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
- inhumane — not humane; lacking humanity, kindness, compassion, etc.
adjective charitable
- unforgiving — not disposed to forgive or show mercy; unrelenting.
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