1. to act with kindness, generosity, and goodwill toward others; to give or help those in need
You should be charitable to those less fortunate than yourself.
Você deve ser caridoso com aqueles menos afortunados do que você.
2. to interpret someone's words or actions in a favorable or lenient way; to be forgiving
Be charitable in your interpretation of his comments; he didn't mean to offend.
Seja generoso na sua interpretação dos seus comentários; ele não pretendia ofender.