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also largess
Synonyms & Antonyms of largesse
1
something given to someone without expectation of a return
- the alumna's huge bequest was an unexpected largess
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Words Related to largesse
- alms,
- benefaction,
- beneficence,
- benevolence,
- charity,
- contribution,
- dole,
- handout,
- oblation,
- offering,
- philanthropy,
- tithe
- box
- [British],
- care package,
- foy
- [chiefly Scottish]
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2
the quality or state of being generous
- the philanthropist was known for his largess to all of the city's cultural institutions
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The first known use of largesse was in the 13th century
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