Learn English – the best word or phrase for, ‘giving without expectation of receiving anything in return.’

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I learned from an earlier thread that the word, love, is not an action verb in English, it is a stative verb. I learned love from the ancient Greek word, Agape, which is to give without expectation of receiving anything return. A common definition of agape is 'unconditional love,' but if love is a stative verb, and all states are conditional, then 'unconditional love' does not accurately reflect agape. Is there a single English word or phrase that accurately reflects that definition of agape, an action verb, or should I use agape instead?

Furthermore, 'without expectation' is a bit impossible, since everything we do includes some degree of expectation. For example, if I agape someone, there is a good chance it's because it is emotionally pleasing to me (unconscious)…and thus, I get something in return. So, I'm not asking for 'no' return, I'm asking for 'no conscious expectation' of return.

Edit: I'm looking for the action verb.

He _____ her with affection.

or

She ____ him with admiration.

Best Answer

The term "charity" largely means what you're looking for, but again it's a noun rather verb.

There's "no strings attached"

Without conditions or restrictions, as in They give each of the children $10,000 a year with no strings attached. This expression dates from the mid-1900s, although string in the sense of “a limitation” has been used since the late 1800s.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/no-strings-attached

The phrase "left hand doesn't know what the right is doing" has come to be used to refer to dysfunction, but originally it's from Matthew 6:3

But when thou doest alms, let not thy
left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

This is talking about giving to charity without feeling that you're owed anything due to it.

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