Translation
charity, kindness
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Word origin
From Latin caritas ('dearness, love'), from carus ('dear'). Early Christian writers used it for love of one's neighbour, and the sense of almsgiving followed.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caritas
- English cognates
- charity, caress
Grammar
Examples
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He lives on the charity of others.
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Charity is at the heart of his religion.
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She did it out of pure kindness.
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The priest speaks about charity every Sunday.
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I do not want your charity!
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 8: charité, enfoncer, individu and 7 more words.