Charity

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛrɪtiː/

Charity (noun)

  1. an organization that gives money, food, or help to people in need
  2. the act of giving help or money to those who need it
  3. an event or activity organized to raise money for people in need

Examples

  • Volunteering at a charity can be very rewarding.
  • Many people donate to charity to support those in need.

Common collocations: support a charity, charity work, charity organization, act of charity, charity begins at home

Synonyms of Charity

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Charity

  • opposite of giving and benevolence
  • opposite of altruistic behavior