charity
An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
Noun 4 meanings
An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
“The event raised money for local charities.”
The goods or money given to those in need, or the act of doing it.
Benevolence to the less fortunate; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
“act of charity”
In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
“July 20, 1677, John Mitchell Mason, letter to a friend Judge thyself with the judgment of sincerity, and thou witl judge others with the judgment of charity.”
Etymology
From Middle English charite, from Old French charité, cherte, chariteit, cariteit, from Latin cāritās. * The Tyndale Bible uses native English love instead.
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CHARITY at a glance
CHARITY has 7 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (C 3 + H 4 + A 1 + R 1 + I 1 + T 1 + Y 4) and 14 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,217 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with charity
All rhymes- CITY9
- UNIVERSITY16
- COMMUNITY18
- SECURITY13
- QUALITY19
- ABILITY12
- OPPORTUNITY18
- MAJORITY20
- REALITY10
- ACTIVITY16
- AUTHORITY15
- RESPONSIBILITY21
One letter away
- CLARITY12
- CHARILY15
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