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Alms-giving

Noun

Sense 1:

The act of giving money, food, or other donations to those in need, especially as a religious or charitable duty.

Example Sentence: During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims emphasize the importance of alms-giving as a means to purify their souls.

Sense 2:

A charitable donation offered to beggars or the poor, typically in the form of money.

Example Sentence: The wealthy philanthropist always carried a few coins to engage in alms-giving whenever he encountered someone in need.

Verb

Sense 1:

The act of giving or providing charity or donations.

Example Sentence: The local community organized a fundraising event to encourage alms-giving for the orphanage.

Noun

Sense 3:

Used locally, refers to a specific event or gathering where people come together to donate money or items for a particular cause.

Example Sentence: The annual alms-giving ceremony in the village drew a large crowd, raising significant funds for the renovation of the local school.

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