charities

plural of charity

charity

  1. (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
  2. (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
  3. (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
  4. (countable, uncountable) In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
  5. (archaic, countable, uncountable) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
  6. (Philippines, US, countable, informal, uncountable) A free throw.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈt͡ʃɛɹətiz/

Related words

charitable institution

organisme de bienfaisance

obras de caridad

المنظمات الخيرية

Wohltätigkeitsverein

مبار

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