noun
- a tenth part of income or produce given as a contribution to a religious organization or charity
Usage: often religious context
verb
- to give a tenth part of one’s income or produce as a tithe
Usage: third person singular present
Examples
- The church members faithfully pay their tithes every month.
- Many religious communities encourage giving tithes to support their ministries.
- He tithes ten percent of his salary to charity.
- The farmer traditionally tithes a portion of his harvest.
- Tithes have been collected by religious institutions for centuries.
- She tithes regularly as part of her spiritual practice.
- The congregation’s tithes help fund community programs.