charity
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹəti/ noun B1- An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose. · The event raised money for local charities.· He donated half his earnings to charity.
- 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.
- A free throw.
Plural charities
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And we’re to have a tableau at the last--‘Faith, Hope and Charity.
Josie Pye says she is just going to college for education’s sake, because she won’t have to earn her own living; she says of course it is different with orphans who are living on charity--_they_ have to hustle.
The adieu is charity itself.
His generous donations to local and county charities have been frequently chronicled in these columns.
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