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almes

[alms]

almes Definition

money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity.

Using almes: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "almes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The church provides alms to the homeless every week.

  • Example

    She gave some alms to the beggar on the street corner.

  • Example

    He donated a large sum of money as alms to the orphanage.

almes Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with almes

  • to give money or other donations to the poor or needy as an act of charity

    Example

    Many people give alms during the holiday season.

  • to survive by relying on charity or donations from others

    Example

    The monk lived on alms from the local community.

  • to request money or other donations from others as an act of charity

    Example

    The homeless man asked for alms from passersby on the street.

Origins of almes

from Old English 'ælmesse', from Late Latin 'eleemosyna', from Greek 'eleēmosynē'

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Summary: almes in Brief

'Alms' [alms] refers to money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity. It is often provided by religious organizations or individuals. Phrases like 'give alms' and 'live on alms' use 'alms' to denote giving or receiving charity, respectively. 'Alms' is a formal term that can be used interchangeably with 'charity' or 'donation.'