good works

1. Acts of charity, kindness, or good will, as in She spent much of her life in doing good works, especially for the homeless. This expression, also put as good work, originally had the theological meaning of an act of piety. Today it is used in a more general context. [c. a.d. 1000]

Example Sentences

"A history of good works can't wash away your record," he said.

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She’ll sublimate her own romantic heartache in urban renewal and other good works.

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Inside, the walls were filled with commendations and newspaper clippings celebrating Ramos’ good works.

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Minnie was devoted to the Salvation Army because of the church’s dedication to evangelizing and doing good works.

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She still did good works, running L.A.’s largest soup kitchen during the Depression.

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Related Words

• charity 
• generosity