CHARITY Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word charity. (close relations)
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| aid | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of | ||||||
| alms | nounn | |||||
noun • money or goods contributed to the poor | ||||||
| assistance | nounn | |||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause | ||||||
| benevolence | nounn | |||||
noun • disposition to do good • an inclination to do kind or charitable acts • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||
| compassion | nounn | |||||
noun • a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering • the humane quality of understanding the suffering of others and wanting to do something about it | ||||||
| contribution | nounn | |||||
noun • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result • a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause • act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity • an amount of money contributed • a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story | ||||||
| donation | nounn | |||||
noun • a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause • act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity | ||||||
| generosity | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being willing to give your money or time • acting generously | ||||||
| help | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do • a means of serving verb • give help or assistance; be of service • improve the condition of • be of use • abstain from doing; always used with a negative • help to some food; help with food or drink • contribute to the furtherance of • take or use • improve; change for the better | ||||||
| kindness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic • tendency to be kind and forgiving • a kind act | ||||||
| philanthropy | nounn | |||||
noun • voluntary promotion of human welfare | ||||||
| relief | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) • (law) redress awarded by a court • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) • assistance in time of difficulty • a pause for relaxation • a change for the better • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged | ||||||
| support | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||
| agape | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||
noun • (Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind • selfless love of one person for another without sexual implications (especially love that is spiritual in nature) • a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship adjective satellite • with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe | ||||||
| brotherly love | nounn | |||||
noun • a kindly and lenient attitude toward people | ||||||
| greek valerian | nounn | |||||
noun • erect or spreading perennial of the eastern United States • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers | ||||||
| jacob's ladder | nounn | |||||
noun • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers • (nautical) a hanging ladder of ropes or chains supporting wooden or metal rungs or steps | ||||||
| polemonium caeruleum | nounn | |||||
noun • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers | ||||||
| polemonium van-bruntiae | nounn | |||||
noun • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers | ||||||
| polymonium caeruleum van-bruntiae | nounn | |||||
noun • pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers | ||||||