charitably - Definition and Meaning

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(adverb)

definitions

in a way that relates to the assistance of those in need

examples

legal advisers who are publicly or charitably funded

an estate tax on a charitably bequeathed asset

(adverb)

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in a way that judges others leniently or favourably, especially when undeserved

examples

we charitably assume he's being satirical

a city that might be charitably described as a work in progress