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Alms
/ɑːmz/
Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
📖 Definitions of "Alms"
noun
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Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
"Alms are distributed from the weekly collection for the purpose."
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| alms-givingnoun | voluntary contributions to aid the poor |
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| alms-givingnoun | voluntary contributions to aid the poor |
| charitynoun | (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need. |
| charitiesnoun | (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need. |
| doestnoun | — |
| handoutsnoun | A printed sheet such as a leaflet or pamphlet, or a worksheet, that is given out free of charge (usually by hand) for a certain use, for example as an advertisement or for information. |
| aidnoun | (uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief. |
| donationsnoun | A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause. |
| offerings | a 1989 American slasher film written, produced and directed by Christopher Reynolds. |
| dolenoun | (informal) Payment by the state to the unemployed; unemployment benefits. |
| largessenoun | (uncountable) The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time; generosity, liberality. |
| reliefnoun | The removal of stress or discomfort. |
| supportnoun | (transitive) To help keep from falling. |
| endowmentnoun | Property or funds invested for the support and benefit of a person or not-for-profit institution. |
| philanthropynoun | (chiefly uncountable) Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of humankind. |
| assistancenoun | Aid; help; the act or result of assisting. |
| subsidynoun | Financial support or assistance, such as a grant. |
| contributionsnoun | Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole. |
| benefactionnoun | An act of doing good; a benefit, a blessing. |
| helpverb | (transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something). |
| bountynoun | (countable) A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government. |
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