Definition of charitable

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char·i·ta·ble

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ADJECTIVE:

Generous in giving money or other help to the needy.
Mild or tolerant in judging others; lenient.
Of, for, or concerned with charity: a charitable organization. See Synonyms at benevolent.

OTHER FORMS:
chari·ta·ble·ness(Noun), chari·ta·bly(Adverb)

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