Agape vs. Charity

Agapeadjective

In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention; as with mouth hanging open.

Agapeadjective

Wide open.

Agapeadverb

In a state of astonishment, wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

Agapeadverb

Open wide.

Agapenoun

(Christianity) The love of God for mankind, or the benevolent love of Christians for others.

Agapenoun

Spiritual, altruistic, beneficial love which wills good for others.

Agapenoun

A love feast, especially one held in the early Christian Church in connection with the Eucharist.

Agapeadverb

Gaping, as with wonder, expectation, or eager attention.

Agapenoun

The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal partaken of in connection with the communion.

Agapenoun

(Greek) love (especially love that is spiritual and selfless in nature)

Agapenoun

a religious meal shared as a sign of love and fellowship

Agapeadjective

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe;

Agapeadjective

(of a person's mouth) wide open in surprise or wonder

Agapenoun

Christian love, as distinct from erotic love or simple affection.

Agapenoun

a communal meal held in Christian fellowship.

Agape

Agape (Ancient Greek ἀγάπη, agapē) is a Greco-Christian term referring to unconditional love, and . The word is not to be confused with philia, brotherly love, or philautia, self-love, as it embraces a universal, unconditional love that transcends and persists regardless of circumstance.

Charitynoun

(countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.

Charitynoun

(countable) The goods or money given to those in need.

Charitynoun

(uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.

Charitynoun

In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.

Charitynoun

Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.

Charitynoun

Love; universal benevolence; good will.

Charitynoun

Liberality to the poor and the suffering, to benevolent institutions, or to worthy causes; generosity.

Charitynoun

Whatever is bestowed gratuitously on the needy or suffering for their relief; alms; any act of kindness.

Charitynoun

A charitable institution, or a gift to create and support such an institution; as, Lady Margaret's charity.

Charitynoun

Eleemosynary appointments [grants or devises] including relief of the poor or friendless, education, religious culture, and public institutions.

Charitynoun

a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

Charitynoun

a kindly and lenient attitude toward people

Charitynoun

an activity or gift that benefits the public at large

Charitynoun

pinnate-leaved European perennial having bright blue or white flowers

Charitynoun

an institution set up to provide help to the needy