dole

dole

noun

Definition of DOLE

the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy <an eccentric millionaire who was known for his annual Christmas dole to needy-looking strangers he met on the street>

Synonyms almsgiving, dole, philanthropy

Related Words altruism, do-gooding, do-goodism, humanism, humanitarianism; beneficence, benevolence, goodwill; alms, benefaction, contribution, donation; relief, welfare; endowment, fund, grant, subsidy