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almsgiver

alms·giv·er
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahmz-giv-er]
    • /ˈɑmzˌgɪv ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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.

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