tithe
Third Person
tithes
Present Participle
tithing
Past Tense
tithed
Past Participle
tithed
1
to donate ten percent of one's income, often to the church, as a religious commitment or financial support
- Many believers tithe faithfully, offering a portion of their income to support the church's activities.
- The congregation was encouraged to tithe regularly, recognizing it as a way to contribute to the church community.
- Families gathered annually to discuss their financial commitment and decide on how to tithe for the upcoming year.
- The pastor expressed gratitude to those who faithfully tithe, ensuring the church's ongoing ministries.
2
to impose a tax of one-tenth on agricultural produce or crops
transitive
- The landlord tithed the farmers' wheat harvest to support the local church.
- In the old system, they would tithe every bushel of barley grown on the estate.
- The government tithed the crops to fund public projects during the famine.
- A law was passed to tithe every farmer’s corn to provide food for the poor.
- In medieval times, it was customary to tithe crops like oats and rye for religious purposes.
3
to impose a tax or contribution equal to one-tenth of income or goods
transitive
- The farmers were tithed on their annual harvest, giving a tenth to the church.
- The church tithed its members, collecting a tenth of their earnings for community needs.
- The law required all citizens to be tithed, with the funds directed toward public works.
- Historically, peasants were tithed in grain, livestock, or other produce rather than money.
- He was tithed on his income to support the upkeep of the parish.
4
to give or contribute one-tenth of income or goods
transitive
- They tithed a portion of their earnings to support the church’s community outreach.
- She faithfully tithed her income, believing it was her duty to the congregation.
- Members of the parish were expected to tithe their wages to maintain the chapel.
- The merchant tithed his profits from the market, donating them to the local clergy.
- Every year, they tithed a tenth of their livestock to honor their spiritual commitments.