alms (Meaning)

Wordnet

alms (n)

money or goods contributed to the poor

Webster

alms (n. sing. & pl.)

Anything given gratuitously to relieve the poor, as money, food, or clothing; a gift of charity.

alms Sentence Examples

  1. The beggar extended his hands, hoping for alms from the compassionate passersby.
  2. In the spirit of generosity, the wealthy philanthropist donated a significant sum as alms to the local homeless shelter.
  3. The monastery dedicated a portion of its daily routine to distributing alms to the impoverished in the surrounding community.
  4. As a tradition during the holy month, the mosque organized a charity event, collecting alms to support various social causes.
  5. Passing through the crowded marketplace, the kind-hearted merchant regularly offered alms to those in need.
  6. During times of famine, the king declared a decree encouraging citizens to provide alms to alleviate the suffering of the starving population.
  7. The charitable foundation focused on empowering individuals by providing educational opportunities rather than simply dispensing alms.
  8. On the city streets, volunteers gathered to distribute alms in the form of warm meals and blankets to the homeless during the winter months.
  9. The act of giving alms was considered a virtuous deed, promoting a sense of communal responsibility and empathy.
  10. In the medieval almshouse, residents relied on the regular alms granted by the institution to meet their basic needs.

FAQs About the word alms

money or goods contributed to the poorAnything given gratuitously to relieve the poor, as money, food, or clothing; a gift of charity.

contribution, donation, philanthropy, offering, beneficence, benefaction, assistance,charity, grant, largess

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The beggar extended his hands, hoping for alms from the compassionate passersby.

In the spirit of generosity, the wealthy philanthropist donated a significant sum as alms to the local homeless shelter.

The monastery dedicated a portion of its daily routine to distributing alms to the impoverished in the surrounding community.

As a tradition during the holy month, the mosque organized a charity event, collecting alms to support various social causes.