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be charitable

[/bi ˈtʃærɪtəbl/]
verb phrase
ser caridoso/ser generoso
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.
Synonyms
be generousbe kindbe benevolentbe compassionatebe philanthropic
Antonyms
be stingybe selfishbe unkindbe harshbe unforgiving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser caridoso/ser generoso/ser bondoso
common usage across Brazil
Portugal
ser caritativo/ser generoso/ser compassivo
slightly more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a charitable heart
give the benefit of the doubt
put yourself in someone else's shoes
practice charity
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