Definition of Alms

items which are given to the needy

Examples of Alms in a sentence

If not for the alms given to him by charitable groups, the man would have died of hunger.  🔊

My family has always donated canned groceries and other alms to our church’s homeless shelter.  🔊

When I’m in the city, I’m always saddened by the sight of hungry children pleading with pedestrians for alms.  🔊

The proud man refused to take alms from charity even though he hadn’t eaten in days.  🔊

Rather than work for a living, the lazy man lives off alms he receives from his parents.  🔊

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