Synonyms for

Charitable

Verb / ˈtʃærʌtʌbʌl / / ˈtʃerʌtʌbʌl / Another word for charitable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

willing to give to others; generous

Synonyms & similar words

kindly openhearted uncharitable goodhearted sympathetic largehearted benevolent generous benevolent philanthropic altruistic kindhearted compassionate magnanimous liberal openhanded bighearted munificent unselfish giving helpful considerate thoughtful gracious humane sympathetic empathetic

Synonyms by register

Formal

benevolent philanthropic altruistic munificent

Informal

giving kind generous

Literary

bounteous magnanimous

Antonyms

selfish greedy ungenerous mean stingy miserly

Common collocations

  • charitable donation
  • charitable organization
  • charitable trust
  • charitable work
  • charitable cause
  • charitable giving
  • charitable act

Word family

noun charity
adverb charitably

Usage note

Often used to describe actions or organizations that help those in need. Can also imply a lenient or forgiving attitude, as in 'to be charitable towards someone's mistakes'.

Example sentences

  1. My mom is very charitable and donates money to her favorite charity every month.
  2. The local church is always doing something charitable to help the community.
  3. I think it's important to be charitable and help those who are less fortunate than you.
  4. The billionaire was very charitable and donated millions of dollars to various organizations.
  5. The company made a charitable donation to the children's hospital.

Quotes

  • Charitable giving is the outward expression of an inner grace that precedes it. - Robert L. Lynn
  • Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door. - Charles Dickens
  • Charity sees the need, not the cause. - German Proverb

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