alms

[US]/ɑːlmz/
[UK]/alz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Money or goods given to poor people as charity.; Gifts given as charity to the poor.

Phrases & Collocations

beg for alms

alms giving ceremony

charity alms

alms bowl

religious alms

Example Sentences

she gave alms to the beggar.

the temple received many alms during the festival.

he was known for his generosity in giving alms.

the act of giving alms is a noble one.

alms are often given to those in need.

she collected alms for the local charity.

the monks lived on alms given by devotees.

he made a donation of alms to the orphanage.

the tradition of giving alms has been around for centuries.

giving alms is a way to show compassion.

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