Synonyms for
Charity
Definition
Charity means giving help to people who are in need and are less fortunate. It can also mean an organization that helps people in need.
Synonyms & similar words
polemoniumvanbruntiae
polemoniumcaeruleum
greekvalerian
polymoniumcaeruleumvanbruntiae
brotherlylove
jacobsladder
generosity
philanthropy
altruism
humanity
benevolence
kindness
compassion
goodwill
munificence
liberality
charitableness
largesse
magnanimity
open-handedness
public-spiritedness
unselfishness
giving
donation
aid
relief
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- act of charity
- charity event
- charity work
- charity organization
- charity appeal
- charity shop
- charity donation
Word family
Usage note
Often used to refer to organized efforts to help the needy. Can also refer to a general feeling of goodwill towards others.
Example sentences
- My mom and dad gave some clothes to charity.
- I like to volunteer at the charity organization.
- The charity event raised a lot of money for the homeless.
- I always try to do some charity work during the holidays.
- We received some charity from the local church when we were struggling.
Quotes
No one has ever become poor by giving. - Anne Frank
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill