has tithed

• present perfect

  present perfect

  Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.

  of tithe (3rd person singular).
  tithe

  noun

  Sometimes tithes. the tenth part of agricultural produce or personal income set apart as an offering to God or for works of mercy, or the same amount regarded as an obligation or tax for the support of the church, priesthood, or the like.

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has tithed

Since 1985, the company has tithed 1 percent of its sales to environmental causes.

From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2012

To the executive secretary of the Northern Convention, came inquiries last spring from James Hughes Anderson, rich businessman of Knoxville, Tenn. who has tithed his wealth, in increasing amounts, to his church.

From Time Magazine Archive

Trinity Baptist in Lake Charles, La. Baptist Dark began giving "10% of my earnings to God" when he was a newsboy making $2.50 a week, has tithed faithfully ever since.

From Time Magazine Archive

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