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alms

noun
/ɑːmz/

Meaning

Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.

Example Sentences

The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.

Example Expressions

give alms

Synonyms

charity, donation, offering, contribution, gift

Antonyms

selfishness, greed

Collocations

give alms, distribute alms, beg for alms, alms to the poor

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