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charity

[/ˈtʃærɪti/]
nounfemininepl: charities
caridade
1. The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need
She donated to charity every year.
Ela doava para a caridade todos os anos.
2. An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
The Red Cross is a major international charity.
A Cruz Vermelha é uma grande organização de caridade internacional.
3. Kind and sympathetic attitude toward others, especially the poor
He showed charity toward his enemies.
Ele mostrou caridade para com seus inimigos.
Synonyms
benevolencegenerositykindnessphilanthropycompassionaltruism
Antonyms
selfishnesscrueltymeannessgreedmalice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caridade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
caridade
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
caridade
No significant regional variation
Portugal
caridade
Standard term; may also use 'obra de caridade' for charity work

Related Idioms & Phrases

charity begins at home
charity case
out of charity
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