MITZVAH Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

mitzvah

noun

Definition of mitzvah

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

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Noun

In late June, Bohn got an amazing gift from Clyden – one of her kidneys.

— Joe Donlon, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
That led to a campaign urging parents to give their children the measles vaccine as a gift for their first birthday, which helped raise vaccine coverage in young kids from 50% up to 90%.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of gift

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The United States, once the top provider of assistance to Afghanistan, no longer even ranks in the top five of donor nations.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Police said that detectives were called for assistance after dispatchers were notified of a man down along Pine Hollow Road just after midnight on Friday.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of assistance

Noun

Others are just as deliberate about avoiding the front lines, gravitating toward technical or support specialties where the likelihood of direct combat is lower, but translating those skills to a civilian job may be smoother.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Jiang’s era saw China’s economy charge ahead and open up to the world, culminating with the country joining the World Trade Organization – with US support – in 2001.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 10th House of Career, Reputation, and Authority, helping your work, leadership, or public image land with more grace.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Their determination goes beyond willpower and touches the fringes of deeper grace.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of grace

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Websites for ayahuasca retreats highlight the emotional and spiritual benefits of the nonstop vomiting that comes from ingesting the plant mixture.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Those 45-minutes-per-game triangular tournaments offer the lowest physical benefit according to the sports scientists The Athletic spoke to.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of benefit

Noun

The Democrat leads Republican challenger Mike Collins in every major public poll, holds a massive fundraising advantage and is now trying to peel away GOP voters.

— Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called out his struggling club after a 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday cost them a significant tiebreaker in the race for home-field advantage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of advantage

Noun

The Hitlerite hordes are murdering and outraging the peaceful inhabitants of our country, having no mercy on women, children or old people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
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

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