Charitable

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛrətəbəl/

Definitions of charitable

adjective showing kindness and goodwill towards others; being generous and giving to those in need

Example Sentences

A1 She donated some of her old clothes to a charitable organization.

A2 The local community center provides charitable assistance to families in need.

B1 The company has a charitable foundation that supports various causes around the world.

B2 The wealthy businessman is known for his charitable donations to educational institutions.

C1 Her charitable work in the field of healthcare has had a significant impact on improving access to medical services.

C2 The foundation she established has become a leading force in charitable giving, funding numerous projects in developing countries.

Examples of charitable in a Sentence

formal The charitable organization provides assistance to those in need.

informal My mom is always so charitable, she's always donating to different causes.

slang Dude, that guy is super charitable, always helping out his friends.

figurative Her smile was as warm and charitable as the sun on a summer day.

Grammatical Forms of charitable

past tense

charitabled

plural

charitables

comparative

more charitable

superlative

most charitable

present tense

charitables

future tense

will be charitable

perfect tense

have been charitable

continuous tense

is being charitable

singular

charitable

positive degree

charitable

infinitive

to be charitable

gerund

being charitable

participle

charitabling

Origin and Evolution of charitable

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'charitable' originated from the Latin word 'caritabilis' which means 'dear, valued, or cherished'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'charitable' has evolved from its original Latin meaning of 'dear' to its current usage in English which refers to showing kindness and generosity towards others, especially those in need.