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self-giving

  • a word derived from give.
    give
    verb (used with object)
    to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow.

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For the next 40 years he remained as a figurehead, and a reference in France for humility and self-giving.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024

He said: “We need to learn from mothers that heroism is shown in self-giving, strength in compassion, wisdom in meekness.”

From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 2019

Bella has taught me there are different kinds of love and that the highest form of love is self-giving and chooses the beloved even when it proves difficult.

From MSNBC ● Feb. 10, 2015

“Extraordinary power” concerns self-giving forgiveness, hospitality, and generosity.

From Time ● May 25, 2014

For this corruptible must put on incorruption, even the self-giving manhood of Him who is the Prince of Passion and the Lord of Love, the manhood lifted into God.

From The Power of Womanhood, or Mothers and Sons A Book For Parents, And Those In Loco Parentis by Ellice Hopkins