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to tithe
01
to donate ten percent of one's income, often to the church, as a religious commitment or financial support
Intransitive
Examples
Many believers tithe faithfully, offering a portion of their income to support the church's activities.
02
to impose a tax of one-tenth on agricultural produce or crops
Transitive: to tithe a crop or product
Examples
The landlord tithed the farmers' wheat harvest to support the local church.
03
to impose a tax or contribution equal to one-tenth of income or goods
Transitive: to tithe sb
Examples
The farmers were tithed on their annual harvest, giving a tenth to the church.
04
to give or contribute one-tenth of income or goods
Transitive: to tithe one's income
Examples
They tithed a portion of their earnings to support the church ’s community outreach.
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