dower

noun

Definition of dowernext
as in dowry

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  1. dowry
  2. endowment
  3. gift
  4. present
  5. tithe
  6. presentation
  7. contribution
  8. alms
Noun
  • She’s set to be married off for a substantial dowry in livestock.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The daughter of a Portuguese king, Catherine came to England in 1662, bringing with her a dowry of trading posts in Bombay and Tangier—holdings that helped the British expand their nascent empire.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of dowry
Noun
  • Big investors—corporations, pension funds, endowments—are starting to treat Bitcoin as a legitimate part of a diversified portfolio.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • One of the projects will receive the Next Step Hildegarde Prize which comprises a cash endowment and an invitation to participate in Cannes in 2025.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of endowment
Noun
  • And there’s so many wonderful gifts that come from being tested to your limits of death.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Here is a list of qualities that may indicate the client’s susceptibility to fraud and the ways they can be checked by the bank employee: Propensity For Freebies • Offering a small gift for this kind of transaction.
    Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of gift
Noun
  • For me, on Christmas Day, after opening presents, just getting into the kitchen.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • One couple decided to skip Christmas presents altogether, choosing to give each other a weekend getaway.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of present
Noun
  • According to the Torah, tithes are taken from the crops in two three-year cycles.
    Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
  • In 2023, for example, VOUS brought in over $15 million in income from general tithes and other ministry gifts, and donated more than $1.3 million according to financial records found on VOUS’ website.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
Definition of tithe
Noun
  • Sasaki has elite stuff, and at just 23 years old, all 30 teams should be going all in with their presentations to try and woo him to their organization.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This Japanese-centric restaurant offers a distinct dining experience that combines modern and traditional Japanese fare with a highly refined approach to presentation.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of presentation
Noun
  • The event itself continues to grow in influence and visibility, celebrating the achievements of women whose contributions often go overlooked.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And Rewards In addition to timeliness and personalization, using AI in recognition and rewards programs can help prevent human oversight by identifying milestones and smaller contributions that might otherwise be missed.
    Archer Chiang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of contribution
Noun
  • Those celebrating also pay zakat al-fitr, an alms-tax that goes towards those in need.
    Juliana LaBianca, Good Housekeeping, 26 Jan. 2023
  • In 2007, amid rising fuel prices and yet another economic crisis, Buddhist monks led mass protests in Yangon and other cities, overturning their alms bowls to signal disenchantment with the military junta.
    Hannah Beech, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
Definition of alms
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