almsgivings

noun

plural of almsgiving
as in philanthropies
the giving of necessities and especially money to the needy good works such as almsgiving, tending the sick and visiting the imprisoned

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  1. philanthropies
  2. charities
Noun
  • Apart from his professional work, Perry has been involved in a number of philanthropies, including initiatives to provide medical resources to underserved parts of the globe.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026
  • Families, employers, and philanthropies can contribute up to $5,000 annually until a child turns 18, with investments growing tax-free.
    — Darrick Hamilton, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of philanthropies
Noun
  • In 2021, British artist Sacha Jafri auctioned what was then the world’s largest canvas painting, The Journey of Humanity, for a total of £45 million ($62 million at the time) in support of children’s charities.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Some private companies restrict or ban the donation of their private shares to charities or trusts.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of charities
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“Almsgivings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/almsgivings. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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