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Definition of: charitable
(char′ə·tə·bəl) adjective
1. Of, pertaining to, or characterized by charity.
2. Generous in gifts to the poor; liberal.
3. Characterized by love and good will; tolerant; benevolent; kindly; lenient.
—char′i·ta·ble·ness noun
—char′i·ta·bly adverb Synonyms: beneficent, benevolent, benign, benignant, compassionate, considerate, forgiving, indulgent, kind, lenient, liberal, loving, merciful, mild, patient, placable. Antonyms: implacable, relentless, revengeful, unforgiving.
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