B2adjectivesocietymoney
US/ˈtʃer.ɪ.tə.bəl/
UK/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/
giving money or help to people in need, or connected with a charity
In context
She made a charitable donation to the children's hospital every year.
He is a charitable man who always helps his neighbors.
The company set up a charitable foundation to fund local schools.
Words that go with charitable
adjective + noun
- charitable donationThey made a charitable donation after the flood.
- charitable organizationShe works for a charitable organization.
- charitable workHis charitable work earned him an award.
- charitable foundationThe charitable foundation supports young artists.
- charitable causeAll the money goes to a charitable cause.
- charitable trustThe charitable trust owns several old buildings.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a charity organizationCorrect: a charitable organization