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
  • Trees are more than a gift to communities, according to new research from the University of Illinois and Professor William Sullivan's team.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • People may respond more warmly to you, but the real gift is feeling more at home in your own presence.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Jorge will be remembered for his quiet strength, kindness and unwavering devotion to his family.
    — Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Jessica Meyer, clinical manager of the clinic, said she was already struck by Martewicz’s kindness.
    — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • Education Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong pledged to provide mental health assistance to students and ramp up security measures at educational institutions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Power comes from a mid-drive motor producing 100 Nm of torque, paired with a responsive torque sensor that adjusts assistance based on your pedal pressure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of assistance
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  • Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Realizing that truth would be a route toward not only better preparedness going forward but also a more general granting of grace.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Cunningham, however, received no such grace after speaking out in defense of women's sports.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of grace
Noun
  • It’s made of wrinkle- and shrink-resistant Tencel fabric, which is beloved for its moisture-wicking and silky benefits.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • His base salary was $118,356 in 2022, and his total pay and benefits were $155,776.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Those firms that subordinated customer value to residual claims frequently paid a price; those who reversed the order compounded advantage.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Trust, financing, developer communities, standards, commercial partnerships, and diplomatic credibility have become competitive advantages in their own right.
    — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • Daemon, on Ceraxes, tracks down his daughter on Sheepstealer and pleads with her again to remain hidden or avail herself of Rhaenyra’s mercy.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • There was no mercy from referee Alex King, who handed Danso his marching orders.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mercy

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