(a) The supreme virtue of Love or Charity according to Christian doctrine, comprising affection, devotion, benevolence, kindness, mercy, gratitude as between God and man or man and man; charite of,……
(a) Something awarded in recognition of merit, virtue, etc.; a reward, prize; (b) a payment for services, remuneration; a fee, bonus; also fig.; (c) what one deserves, just deserts; retribution……
(a) To give a reward; reward (sb.); (b) hunt. to reward (a hound or hawk), esp. with a part of the game; (c) to reward (affection, good deeds, etc.); -- also without obj.; (d) to pay (sb.) for goods……
(a) To render assistance, provide aid; assist (sb.), help; attend (a woman in childbirth) [quot. a1450(c1410) Lovel.Merlin]; facilitate (digestion); socouren ayen, aid (sb.) against (sb. else); (b) to……
