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tithe
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- pronunciation:
- taIth
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an amount of money, produce, or goods equal in value to a tenth of one's income, given or paid as a contribution or tax, esp. to a church.
The peasants paid tithes to the church. |
| definition 2: |
a tax or similar charge of one-tenth.
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| definition 3: |
a tenth part of something, or a comparably small amount or part.
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| related words: |
collection, pledge |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tithes, tithing, tithed |
| definition 1: |
to pay or donate a tenth of (one's income).
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| definition 2: |
to tax for a tithe.
The church tithed all members. |
| definition 3: |
to levy a tithe or similar tax on.
The summer harvest was tithed. |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to contribute or pay a tithe.
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| derivation: |
tither (n.) |
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