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Gratuity vs Alms - What's the difference?

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Gratuity is a related term of alms.


As nouns the difference between gratuity and alms

is that gratuity is a reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation while alms is something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.

gratuity

English

Noun

(gratuities)
  • A reward, service, or payment provided freely, without obligation.
  • (common usage ) An additional charge placed for services rendered; see also: service fee.

    • Synonyms

    * contribution * cumshaw * donation * gift * grace

    Related terms

    * gratis * gratuitous * gratuitously

    External links

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    alms

    English

    Noun

    (alms)
  • Something given to the poor as charity, such as money, clothing or food.
    • She gave $10 weekly to the poor as alms .
    Alms are distributed from the weekly collection for the purpose.
  • * c.'' 1779 ,
    • St. Antoninus never refused an alms which was asked in the name of God.

    Related terms

    * eleemosynary

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