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   gift

   /ɡɪft/

   noun

   • 1. a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present: "wedding gifts" Similar presentdonationofferingcontributionhandoutpresentationbestowallargessealmscharitybonusawardpremiumbountyboonfavourbequestlegacyinheritancesettlementsubsidygrantendowmentbenefactiontipgratuitybaksheeshgivingpourboireinformal:freebieperkprezziesweetenerformal:perquisitearchaic:conferment
   • ▪ an act of giving something as a present: "his mother's gift of a pen"
   • ▪ a very easy task or unmissable opportunity: informal "that goal was an absolute gift"
   • 2. a natural ability or talent: "he has a gift for comedy" Similar talentflairaptitudefacilityknacktechniquetouchbentabilityexpertisecapacitycapabilitypowerfacultyendowmentstrengthstrong pointfortegeniusbrilliancedexterityadroitnessskillclevernessvirtuosityartistry

   verb

   • 1. give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest: "the company gifted 2,999 shares to a charity"
   • ▪ present (someone) with a gift or gifts: "the queen gifted him with a heart-shaped brooch"
   • ▪ endow with (something): "man is gifted with a moral sense"
   • ▪ inadvertently allow (an opponent) to have something: "the goalkeeper gifted Liverpool their last-minute winner"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse gipt; related to give.

   Derivatives

   • 1. giftable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › giftGift Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of GIFT is a notable capacity, talent, or endowment. How to use gift in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gift.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGIFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a present or something that is given: a birthday / wedding gift. bear gifts The guests all arrived bearing (= bringing) gifts. Synonyms. offering. present (SOMETHING GIVEN) Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. something that you give. present The coat was a birthday present from my sister. gift I have a small gift for you.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › giftGIFT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Gift definition: something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present.. See examples of GIFT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGIFT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a present or something that is given: a birthday / wedding gift. bear gifts The guests all arrived bearing (= bringing) gifts. Synonyms. offering. present (SOMETHING GIVEN) Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. something that you give. present The coat was a birthday present from my sister. gift I have a small gift for you.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGIFT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A gift is something that you give someone as a present. ...a gift of $50.00. They believed the unborn child was a gift from God. ...gift shops. Synonyms: donation, offering, present, contribution More Synonyms of gift. 2. countable noun. If someone has a gift for doing something, they have a natural ability for doing it.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › giftGift - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A gift is an item that's given without any expectation of payment — it's a present. A gift may be the present you receive on your birthday or it may be a natural gift or talent you possess — like your gift for reading lips. People give gifts to mark special occasions, like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries. and some holidays.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgift noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of gift noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.