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PITTANCE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word pittance. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word pittance. (close relations)
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allowance
nounn
noun

• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

• a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

• an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

• a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets

• the act of allowing

verb

• put on a fixed allowance, as of food

earnings
nounn
noun

• the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

• something that remunerates

emolument
nounn
noun

• compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)

fee
nounn
noun

• a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

• an interest in land capable of being inherited

verb

• give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

grant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• Scottish painter; cousin of Lytton Strachey and member of the Bloomsbury Group (1885-1978)

• any monetary aid

• the act of providing a subsidy

• United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986)

• 18th President of the United States; commander of the Union armies in the American Civil War (1822-1885)

• (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

• a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

• a right or privilege that has been granted

verb

• let have

• give as judged due or on the basis of merit

• be willing to concede

• allow to have

• bestow, especially officially

• give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another

• transfer by deed

income
nounn
noun

• the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

pay
verbv
noun

• something that remunerates

verb

• give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

• convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

• cancel or discharge a debt

• bring in

• do or give something to somebody in return

• dedicate

• be worth it

• render

• bear (a cost or penalty), in recompense for some action

• make a compensation for

• discharge or settle

remuneration
nounn
noun

• something that remunerates

• the act of paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses

reward
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

• payment made in return for a service rendered

• an act performed to strengthen approved behavior

• the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property

• benefit resulting from some event or action

verb

• bestow honor or rewards upon

• strengthen and support with rewards

• act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions

salary
nounn
noun

• something that remunerates

stipend
nounn
noun

• a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose

wage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something that remunerates

verb

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

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Alternatives for ALLOWANCE

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