History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
aid

help (especially money, advice, medical assistance)

help, support

alms

money, food etc given to the poor

hand-out

boon

something that causes pleasure, enjoyment

advantage

charity

(kindness in providing) money, food etc given to the poor

generosity, gift

contribution

something contributed

gift, offering

gift

something given freely (and to please); to have a natural ability or talent

something given freely, for no recompense

grant

something granted, especially money from a government

allowance, gift

gratuity

a gift (of money in addition to pay or a pension) to a retiring employee for her or his activity

gift, tip

patronage

the support given by a patron

support of a cause

philanthropy

love and sympathy for people

humanitarianism

benison

helping act; service

helping act; service

write-off

to destroy something completely

gift

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