noun

• (countable) An organization, the objective of which is to carry out a charitable purpose.
• (countable) The goods or money given to those in need.
• (uncountable) Benevolence to others less fortunate than ourselves; the providing of goods or money to those in need.
• In general, an attitude of kindness and understanding towards others, now especially suggesting generosity.
• (archaic, Christianity) Christian love; representing God's love of man, man's love of God, or man's love of his fellow-men.
• (US, Philippines, basketball, informal) A free throw.
• A female given name from English.
• The 107th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.