Bounty

Word BOUNTY
Character 6
Hyphenation boun ty
Pronunciations /ˈbaʊnti/

Definitions and meanings of "Bounty"

What do we mean by bounty?

Liberality in giving. noun

Something given liberally. noun

A reward, inducement, or payment, especially one given by a government for acts deemed beneficial to the state, such as killing predatory animals, growing certain crops, starting certain industries, or enlisting for military service. noun

Goodness; virtue. noun

Liberality in bestowing gifts and favors; generosity; munificence. noun

A favor bestowed with a benevolent disposition; that which is given bounteously; a free gift: as, “thy morning bounties,” noun

A premium or reward; specifically, a premium offered by a government to induce men to enlist into the public service, or to encourage some branch of industry, as husbandry, manufactures, or commerce. noun

Goodness, kindness; virtue; worth. noun

Liberality in bestowing gifts or favors; gracious or liberal giving; generosity; munificence. noun

That which is given generously or liberally. noun

A premium offered or given to induce men to enlist into the public service; or to encourage any branch of industry, as husbandry or manufactures. noun

One who, during the latter part of the Civil War, enlisted in the United States service, and deserted as soon as possible after receiving the bounty. noun

A provision made in Queen Anne's reign for augmenting poor clerical livings. noun

Generosity noun

Something given liberally noun

A reward for some specific act, especially one given by a government or authority noun

Formerly, money paid to volunteers for serving in the British navy in time of war noun

Payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military noun

Generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely noun

A ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat noun

Generosity; also an act of generosity.

Something given liberally; a gift.

A reward for some specific act, especially one given by an authority or a government.

An abundance or wealth.

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The word "bounty" in example sentences

Over coffee the other day, Mr. Chanler said he did not much care for the term bounty hunter. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The Goodman asked a blessing and then heaped the trenchers high with what he called the bounty of the Lord. ❋ Lucy Fitch Perkins (1901)

And he said the collection firms, which he calls bounty hunters, have been bullies. ❋ Admin (2010)

When the State intervenes more and more, when the political bounty is bigger, more corruption happens. ❋ Unknown (2009)

POCANTICO HILLS, N.Y. - First lady Michelle Obama gave her healthy eating initiative a global showcase Friday when she welcomed spouses of world leaders to tour a farm north of New York City, then treated them to a seasonal lunch featuring bounty from the farm and the White House garden. ❋ Hilary Moss (2010)

We would get 2 cents per tail bounty from the rancher, which would cover our ammo costs, good times for sure, glad there not over yet. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The leaves are falling and the autumnal bounty is hitting our tables. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This little old lady, all gristle and smiles, made a good living from an enormous impenetrable swamp, trapping coyotes for 25 dollars in bounty and 25 dollars from pelts. ❋ Unknown (2009)

On this Thanksgiving, your table's bounty is the product of many workers, from the turkey farmer to the sweet potato grower to the cannery worker and the grocery clerk. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The story of Sir Fred Goodwin and his retirement bounty is exactly why the Banking system in this country cannot carry on as at present. ❋ Unknown (2009)

BTW, I think Palin's $150 for a foreleg bounty is silly. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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