Tithe

/taɪð/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income demanded by the church for its support.

Many families allocate a portion of their income as a tithe to support local charities.

Any tax, levy, or contribution to support a religious institution.

In some cultures, paying a tithe is seen as a moral obligation to support the community.

A small payment or contribution made for a specific purpose.

The tithe collected during the service was used to fund the church's outreach programs.

verb

To pay a tithe or give a tenth of one's earnings to the church.

Many believers choose to tithe regularly to express their faith and support church activities.

To levy a tithe on (income or produce).

The local government decided to tithe the agricultural output to fund rural development projects.

From Old English 'teóða', meaning 'one tenth'.

tithe often

The practice of regularly giving a portion of income.

tithing church

Refers to a church that encourages or requires tithing.

tithe and offering

The combined term for both the mandatory tithe and additional voluntary contributions.

offering

A gift or contribution made to a religious organization.

charity

Voluntary giving to help those in need.

pledge

A solemn promise or commitment to do something, often involving donations.

To give a cut.

He decided to tithe on his bonus this year.

Raiding the wallet for church funds.

Looks like it's time for a tithe raid!