mitzvah

noun

Definition of mitzvahnext
as in gift

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Recent Examples of mitzvah 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 Additionally, the mitzvah of honoring parents can be seen as an expression of gratitude for their love and caring for us. — Rafael James, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mitzvah
  1. gift
  2. kindness
  3. assistance
  4. support
  5. grace
  6. benefit
  7. advantage
  8. mercy
Noun
  • Staff visit mothers in the hospital, bring small gifts to celebrate their new babies, conduct developmental screenings and connect families with evaluations or services when needed.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • The gift is the latest step in an aggressive national expansion that has the 153-year-old university opening a New York City campus this fall, planning a graduate campus in West Palm Beach, and building a quantum-computing institute in Chattanooga.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Kind and caring, William, 12, enjoys looking out for others and showing kindness in everyday moments.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Countless stories of Zeke’s kindness, bravery and commitment to a life of servitude took up the nearly eight-hour hearing.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • The City Council, which is considering censuring the mayor, asked for assistance because the city’s Human Resources director wasn’t available at the time, according to Mayor Pro Tem Tara Graves.
    — Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • International assistance has historically played a major role in supporting outbreak surveillance, laboratory capacity, healthcare worker training and emergency response in countries facing limited resources.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of assistance
Noun
  • Around the same time, the city rescinded support for the Interstate 77 South toll lane project.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • The problem arrives when the tools become the practice rather than a support for it.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • That electric swing, and catalytic moment, buys him a level of grace with a fan base, and franchise, that few athletes ever enjoy.
    — Mac Engel July 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026
  • Black Panther was my very first film, and I was invited to create something really cool with a lot of grace, with a lot of safety.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026
Definition of grace
Noun
  • Engineers and policymakers have to study the benefits and feasibility before committing taxpayer cash and efforts.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Chinese researchers say this approach could bring major economic benefits to the domestic yak industry.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • That kept the sales momentum rolling, but at the loss of the Neo’s financial advantages.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Chelsea failed to qualify for a European competition, but Gittens believes the extra chance to rest and prepare could be an advantage.
    — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • Elon Musk bailing it out and folding it into his empire was a mercy killing for long-time shareholders.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Prosecutors argued Horner showed Athena no mercy and asked jurors to impose the death penalty.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 21 July 2026
Definition of mercy

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