Synonyms of almsgiving

almsgiving

noun

as in philanthropy

the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy

good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• philanthropy
• charity
• dole
• welfare
• humanitarianism
• humanism
• altruism
• alms
• contribution
• donation
• benevolence
• beneficence
• benefaction
• goodwill
• do-goodism
• do-gooding
• grant
• relief
• endowment
• fund
• subsidy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of almsgiving

Catholics are specifically asked to practice prayer, fasting and almsgiving. — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026

Additionally, practitioners are to give alms, called almsgiving, a practice of donating goods or services to the poor as a way of being charitable. — Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026

According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the 40-day season is centered around prayer, fasting, almsgiving and reconciliation, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Holy Thursday. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026

Fasting is one of the Five Pillars of Islam; the others are profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026

The archbishop, who serves the country’s largest Catholic community, also encouraged attendees to remember the three pillars of the Lenten season — prayer, fasting, and almsgiving — by prayer, living with less and giving more, and attending to the needs of others. — Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026

Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving and pilgrimage. — Mariam Fam, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026

The annual observance of Ramadan is part of the five pillars of Islam, which include the profession of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting and pilgrimage. — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 Feb. 2026

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops identifies prayer, fasting and almsgiving as the central practices of the season. — Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026