charity
/tʃˈɛrɪti/
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Definitions
Noun
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
Noun
a kindly and lenient attitude toward people
Noun
an activity or gift that benefits the public at large
Noun
pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers
Noun
an institution set up to provide help to the needy
Synonyms
brotherly love
Greek valerian
Jacob''s ladder
Polemonium caeruleum
Polemonium van-bruntiae
Polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae
More General Terms
benevolence
establishment
foundation
gift
giving
institution
polemonium
supernatural virtue
theological virtue
More Specific Terms
community chest
handout
philanthropic foundation
private foundation
public charity
soup kitchen
zakat