MITZVAH Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

mitzvah

noun

Definition of mitzvah

as in gift

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Recent Examples of mitzvah Yeah, so the bar mitzvah was on our birthday — which is March 14 — a month ago. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Its symbolism is also meant to teach us to support others who could, in turn, perform mitzvahs (good deeds). — Parents Editors, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025 The commandment, or mitzvah, of Hanukkah is to light the menorah with family or friends at home. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Dec. 2025 An iconic disco-pop outfit with a crossover hit often understood to be about gay cruising that has become a global sports-and-bar-mitzvah anthem. — Jon Caramanica, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mitzvah

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Noun

The same senators on Wednesday announced a separate investigation into hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gifts reportedly given last year to Kennedy by a donor and former employee.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
The same senators on Wednesday announced a separate investigation into hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of gifts reportedly given last year to Kennedy by a donor and former employee.

— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of gift

Noun

And where the kindness of others helped make his own remarkable journey here in America and the Fox Valley possible.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Tristan, teens going to Patriots game Word of their acts of kindness caught the attention of Michael Intoccia, who saw the story on WBZ-TV.

— Paul Burton, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of kindness

Noun

Since the bill took effect, participation in Florida’s food assistance program dropped to a 17-year low, according to reporting by the Tampa Bay Times.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
Multiple casualties were taken ashore for medical assistance while the remaining crew was safe and accounted for, the agency said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

So the players, coaches and support personnel deplaned and the team’s bus driver — who had already started the return trip to Lawrence — turned around and came back to Topeka.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
The letter argues that Democrats' midterm victories reflected support for policies including Medicare for All and higher taxes on the wealthy, and says Schumer is not the right person to advance those priorities.

— Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Old habits may die hard, but the temptation to afford the Followills a bit of grace during O My Beloved’s lower points remains strong.

— Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
El-Sayed didn’t win himself any favors with an arrogant acceptance speech delivered without a shred of grace.

— Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of grace

Noun

The Chinese, too, threw cold water on the chances of a breakthrough, with one Chinese official telling The Times the central government saw no benefit to a pause.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Almost a quarter-million children in Florida lost their food benefits between August 2025 and August 2026.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

For the night, Orlando held a 24-3 advantage in offensive rebounding, which led to extra scoring chances.

— Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Obviously, Republicans engaged in this rare mid-decade redistricting in an attempt to try to gain political advantage in the House.

— NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of advantage

Noun

The mouse, remembering the lion’s mercy, came to the rescue and gnawed through the ropes to set the lion free.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Davis' family pleaded with the judge for mercy on his behalf, acknowledging the severity of his actions while asking for leniency.

— Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of mercy

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