CHARITY Definition & Meaning

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charity

[ char-i-tee ]

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noun

plural charities.

generous actions or donations to aid people who are poor, ill, or needy:
to devote one's life to charity.
something given to a person or persons in need; alms:
She asked for work, not charity.
a charitable act or work.
a charitable fund, foundation, or institution:
He left his estate to a charity.
benevolent feeling, especially toward those in need or in disfavor:
She looked so hungry that we fed her out of charity.
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Antonyms:
leniency in judging others; forbearance:
She was inclined to view our selfish behavior with charity.
Christian love; agape.

Charity

[ char-i-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a female given name.

charity

/ ˈ��ʃæ��ɪ��ɪ /

noun

1. the giving of help, money, food, etc, to those in need
2. ( as modifier )
  a charity show
1. an institution or organization set up to provide help, money, etc, to those in need
2. ( as modifier )
  charity funds
the help, money, etc, given to the needy; alms
a kindly and lenient attitude towards people
love of one's fellow men

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of charity¹

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English charite, from Old French charite, cherite, from Latin ��- (stem of �� “high price, costliness, dearness, affection, esteem”), equivalent to ��(�ܲ�) “costly, dear” + -��- noun suffix; cherish, Kama, caress; -ity

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of charity¹

C13: from Old French charite, from Latin �� affection, love, from ��ܲ� dear

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The charity's annual report states: "The Molly Rose Foundation has received grants from donors that wish to remain anonymous. Having considered their obligations, the Trustees have agreed to respect these wishes."

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The charity also works in other countries affected by war, including Ukraine, South Sudan and Azerbaijan.

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Now, the charity fears the dry start to 2025 means the canal could run start to run dry in days without imminent rainfall.

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Jimmy Savile was one of Britain's biggest TV stars between the 1960s and 1990s and was known for raising millions of pounds for charity.

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It comes as national animal charity Blue Cross says it has seen an increase in pets left in boxes, or tied up with notes on from owners who can not afford to keep them.

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