tithe (tithes)Browse the words alphabetically around "tithe" See entries that contain "tithe" Jump to meaning match 1 |
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| | Syllables: | | tithe |
| | Parts of speech: | | intransitive verb , noun , transitive verb |
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 | Part of Speech | | intransitive verb |
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Definition | 1. | to contribute or pay a tithe. |
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 | Part of Speech | | noun |
 | Pronunciation | | taidh |
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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. |
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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 |
| | Inflected Forms | | tithed, tithing, tithes |
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Definition | 1. | to pay or donate a tenth of (one's income). |
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Definition | 2. | to tax for a tithe. |
| | Example | | The church tithed all members. |
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Definition | 3. | to levy a tithe or similar tax on. |
| | Example | | The summer harvest was tithed. |
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| | Derived Forms | | tither, n. |