Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alms
noun
/ɑːmz/
Definition
Money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy.
Examples
- The wealthy businessman donated alms to the local shelter.
- He spent his life giving alms to the homeless in his community.
- Alms can take various forms, including money, clothing, and food.
Meaning
Alms refer to charitable contributions made to help those who are less fortunate.
Synonyms
- charity
- donation
- gift
- benefaction
