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good works

noun as in philanthropy

noun as in public service

noun as in social work

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Well known for his inability to say no to worthy causes, Palmer has always been a whirlwind of good works.

Her good works felt religious, but she wasn't religious in a conventional way.

As a result of these good works, Chibok gained local prominence.

The primary focus of Sunday school was on the sins we might commit, rather than the good works we might perform.

One day, he would like to see an atheist network capable of good works and charity on the scale of established religions.

Christians are always boasting of the wonderful good works wrought by their religion.

And those good works include the keeping of the covenant, by Covenanting and fulfilling the engagements made.

So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

She was an honourable and well-meaning woman, who had found her own sphere in active good works among the poor of Thetford.

"Unfortunately, the people do not remember good works so easily," Lafayette answered.

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On this page you'll find 38 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to good works, such as: charity, generosity, alms, alms-giving, altruism, and assistance.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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