Charitable1. (a.) Full of love and good will; benevolent; kind.
2. (a.) Liberal in judging of others; disposed to look on the best side, and to avoid harsh judgment.
3. (a.) Liberal in benefactions to the poor; giving freely; generous; beneficent.
4. (a.) of or pertaining to charity; springing from, or intended for, charity; relating to almsgiving; eleemosynary; as, a charitable institution.
5. (a.) Dictated by kindness; favorable; lenient.
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