charitable
adjective
char·i·ta·ble
ˈcher-ə-tə-bəl 
ˈcha-rə-
1
: full of love for and goodwill toward others : benevolent
2
3
: merciful or kind in judging others : lenient
charitableness
noun
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Examples of charitable in a Sentence
She makes a charitable donation every year.
He performs charitable work to help the poor.
They give money to charitable causes.
She has tried to be charitable about her sister's problems.
Half of the class has a chance at passing the test, and that is a charitable estimate.
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Additionally, are not deductible as charitable contributions on Schedule A.
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James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
As my colleague Rachel M. Cohen reported, acts of service for family, friends, and neighbors are typically not counted as volunteering, and opening your home to relatives or sending remittances to them is not counted as charitable giving.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Noninterest expense increased significantly due to a $1.3 million charitable contribution and higher salaries and employee benefits.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Bunch your deductions Strategic charitable giving is especially important in a year like 2024, where the market is marching higher.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
As my colleague Rachel M. Cohen reported, acts of service for family, friends, and neighbors are typically not counted as volunteering, and opening your home to relatives or sending remittances to them is not counted as charitable giving.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Noninterest expense increased significantly due to a $1.3 million charitable contribution and higher salaries and employee benefits.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Bunch your deductions Strategic charitable giving is especially important in a year like 2024, where the market is marching higher.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Charitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charitable. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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charitable
adjective
char·i·ta·ble
ˈchar-ət-ə-bəl
1
: freely giving money or help to poor and needy persons : generous
2
: given for the needy : of service to the needy
charitable funds
a charitable institution
3
: kindly in judging other people
charitableness
noun
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