Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahmz-giv-er]
- /ˈɑmzˌgɪv ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahmz-giv-er]
- /ˈɑmzˌgɪv ər/
Definitions of almsgiver word
- noun almsgiver a person who gives alms 3
- noun almsgiver a person who gives alms. 1
- noun almsgiver A giver of alms. 1
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Origin of almsgiver
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; alms + giver
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Parts of speech for Almsgiver
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
almsgiver popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
almsgiver usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for almsgiver
noun almsgiver
- contributor — You can use contributor to refer to one of the causes of an event or situation, especially if that event or situation is an unpleasant one.
- benefactor — A benefactor is a person who helps a person or organization by giving them money.
- patron — (in Mexico and the southwestern U.S.) a boss; employer.
- backer — A backer is someone who helps or supports a project, organization, or person, often by giving or lending money.
- angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
Antonyms for almsgiver
noun almsgiver
- antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- opposer — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
See also
Matching words
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