char·i·ty
Pronounced:
/ˈtʃerəti/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural char·i·tiesMeaning:
1 [noncount] : the act of giving money, food, or other kinds of help to people who are poor, sick, etc. ▪ The holidays are a time for charity and good will. ; also : something (such as money or food) that is given to people who are poor, sick, etc. ▪ She refused to accept charity. ◊The phrase charity begins at home means you should take care of yourself and your family before helping others.
2 a [count] : an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc. ▪ The dinner was held to raise funds for several charities. ▪ She runs a local charity that gives books to children. b [noncount] : the organizations that help people in need ▪ All the money will go to charity. —often used before another noun ▪ a charity concert/dinner/event [=a concert/dinner/event held to raise money for a charity]
2 a [count] : an organization that helps people who are poor, sick, etc. ▪ The dinner was held to raise funds for several charities. ▪ She runs a local charity that gives books to children. b [noncount] : the organizations that help people in need ▪ All the money will go to charity. —often used before another noun ▪ a charity concert/dinner/event [=a concert/dinner/event held to raise money for a charity]