Meaning of the word charitable in English

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charitable

US /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬ə.bəl/
UK /ˈtʃer.ə.t̬ə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

relating to the assistance of those in need

Example:
The organization provides charitable aid to disaster victims.
They attended a charitable event to raise funds for the hospital.
2.

generous in giving money or other help to those in need

Example:
She is a very charitable person, always willing to help others.
Despite his wealth, he was not known for being particularly charitable.
3.

lenient or tolerant in judging others

Example:
Try to be more charitable in your assessment of his mistakes.
Her comments were not very charitable towards her opponent.
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