charity — the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃerəti/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's charity was legendary - she even gave her last cookie to stray cats.
- The school organized a charity run where students raised funds for local hospitals.
- He started doing charity work after winning the lottery, proving money can't buy happiness but it can buy a lot of good deeds.
charity
NOUN[/ˈtʃerəti/]
the voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need
The charity provided food for families in need.
The charity raised money for the hospital. (CARE + SHARE = CHARITY → giving help and support to people in need)
Charity brings clarity to our humanity.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word charity derives from Latin caritas, meaning 'love' or 'affection', which passed through Old French charité before entering English. Originally denoting divine love or love for one's neighbour, the term gradually evolved to encompass the meanings of assistance to the poor and benevolent giving.
Breakdown
Latin caritas (love, affection) → Old French charité → Middle English charity. The suffix -ity (Latin -itas) transforms the Latin root into an abstract noun form denoting the quality or state of loving compassion.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's charity was legendary - she even gave her last cookie to stray cats.”
“The school organized a charity run where students raised funds for local hospitals.”
“He started doing charity work after winning the lottery, proving money can't buy happiness but it can buy a lot of good deeds.”
“The charity provided clean water and medical supplies to remote villages.”
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