charity
gb/t͡ʃˈɛɹɪti/ us/t͡ʃˈɛɹɪti/
A2
English
~ 2200
jótékonysági szervezet, jótékonykodás, jótékony célra, jóindulat
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[charity] helps [someone/something]
The charity helps homeless families find housing.
A jótékonysági szervezet hajléktalan családoknak segít lakást találni.
She donated half of her winnings to a local charity.
A nyereménye felét egy helyi jótékonysági szervezetnek adományozta.
Many charities rely on volunteers to carry out their work.
The charity raised thousands of dollars for disaster relief.
Learner examples
The charity gives food to poor people.
A jótékonysági szervezet ételt ad a szegényeknek.
We gave money to the charity.
Pénzt adtunk a jótékonysági szervezetnek.
The charity helps sick children.
He works for a big charity.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'charity' (the organization) with 'charity' meaning generosity; context usually clarifies.
Meaning
Nonprofit aid organization
Collocations
give to charity
|charity event
|charity organization
|raise money for charity
|charity fundraiser
Synonyms
nonprofit (Emphasizes the legal or business structure rather than the act of giving.)
|
aid organization (Highlights the focus on providing assistance, often in emergencies.)
Antonyms
for-profit organization (Operates to make money for owners, not to help those in need.)
Themes
social issues
|money
|community
|business
|relationships
Definition
A group that gives money or help to people who need it.
An organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
give [money/help] to charity
He gave $100 to charity after hearing about the disaster.
Miután hallott a katasztrófáról, 100 dollárt adományozott jótékony célra.
Running the marathon was my way of raising money for charity.
Úgy gyűjtöttem pénzt jótékony célra, hogy lefutottam a maratont.
Her charity toward strangers is remarkable.
Learner examples
We gave old clothes to charity.
Régi ruhákat adományoztunk jótékony célra.
He gave his time to charity.
Az idejét jótékonykodásra fordította.
She works hard for charity.
Common mistake:
Some learners use 'charity' without an article when referring to a specific act; 'a charity' is for an organization, 'charity' is for the act.
Meaning
Giving help or money
Collocations
act of charity
|do something for charity
|charity work
Synonyms
philanthropy (Often used for large-scale or wealthy-donor giving.)
|
generosity (Broader term, can apply outside of helping the needy.)
Antonyms
selfishness (Not willing to give or help others.)
Themes
social issues
|money
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definition
When you give money or help to people who need it.
The voluntary giving of help, typically in the form of money, to those in need.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
jóindulat
B2
She spoke with great charity about her opponent's errors.
Nagy jóindulattal beszélt ellenfele hibáiról.
We should treat each other with charity and respect.
Jóindulattal és tisztelettel kell bánnunk egymással.
His charity toward his critics surprised everyone.
Learner examples
She showed charity to her friend after the mistake.
A hiba után jóindulatot tanúsított a barátja iránt.
We must have charity for people who are tired.
Jóindulattal kell bánnunk a fáradt emberekkel.
He spoke with charity about his enemy.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with material giving; here it refers to attitude, not donations.
Meaning
Kindness toward faults or mistakes
Collocations
show charity
|act with charity
Synonyms
leniency (Focuses on being less strict than expected.)
|
forgiveness (More about letting go of resentment after being wronged.)
Antonyms
harshness (Being unkind or strict when judging others.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
Definition
Being kind and not judging someone harshly when they do something wrong.
Kindness and tolerance in judging others' faults or mistakes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
charity
IPA
GB/t͡ʃˈɛɹɪti/
US/t͡ʃˈɛɹɪti/
Syllables & stress
char - ity (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (char)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: charity
- Plural: charities, charity
Word family
Forms
charities
noun
Core family
charitable
adjective B2
Related words
charitably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
uncharitable
adjective
uncharitably
adverb
Expressions
charity begins at home
1/t͡ʃˈɛɹɪti bɪɡˈɪnz ˈæt hˈoʊm/
idiom
Care for family first
You should take care of your family and close ones before helping others far away.
Examples
- She believes that charity begins at home, so she helps her relatives before donating abroad.
- Charity begins at home, but that doesn't mean we ignore others.
for charity
1/fɚ t͡ʃˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase
For helping those in need
Done to help people who need money or support, not for profit.
Examples
- They organized a concert for charity.
- He ran the race for charity and raised $5,000.
in aid of charity
1/ˈɪn ˈeɪd əv t͡ʃˈɛɹɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
In support of charitable causes
To support an organization that helps people in need.
Examples
- The dinner was held in aid of charity.
- They sold homemade cakes in aid of charity.