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gift

gift

338 1.0
Giving something to someone without payment or expecting something back
  • noun
  • /ɡɪft/
translation icon : donación
  • We had a few little gifts for each other, such small things as we could afford.
  • giving a gift
  • gift-giving
  • send gifts

Forgiveness is a gift that you give to yourself.

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Examples

  • If you were to give me a gift, what would it be and why?

  • Forgiveness is a gift that you give to yourself.

  • Ask yourself if that gift is actually worth the cost.

  • But you can also do that through gifts, through aid.

  • It's a gift from my brother, Raymond.

  • Halley gave it to me as a wedding gift.

  • He wished to make you a gift of new clothes.

  • I received a beautiful gift from my friend on my birthday.

  • She thanked him for the thoughtful gift that made her day special.

  • The organization's donation was a generous gift to those in need.

Synonyms

present
vsgift
1.0

Something given to someone to show care or thanks

is the act of giving something without expecting payment rather than the object
donation
vsgift
359 1.9

Money, goods, or time given to help others and organizations

is the act of giving generally without expecting payment or return
largess
vsgift
  • Formal
5 7.9

Giving a lot of money or gifts to people

is neutral act of giving without emphasis on generosity
bestowal
vsgift
  • Formal
1 7.5

An act of giving a gift or honor in a formal way

is the plain act of giving without expecting payment or return
bestowment
vsgift
  • Formal
7.7

An act of giving something important like an award or gift to someone

is the basic act of giving without seeking payment or reward
donative
vsgift
  • Jargon
9.9

A gift someone gives without payment, often in law

is the everyday act of giving without expecting payment or return

Antonyms

68 1.7

The act of getting or picking up something

5 7.0

Keeping something and not giving it when others expect it

Idioms

7 4.0

Something that keeps bringing good things or joy over a long time

To accept a free gift without complaining and say thank you

1 8.9

A person who thinks they are very attractive or talented and expects people to admire them

gift from above
  • Informal
1 4.2

An unexpected good thing that feels like it comes from above

gift of the gab
  • Informal
7.3

The ability to speak easily and confidently to persuade people

Compounds

52 1.4

A card with money on it that you can use to buy things at one store or group of stores

50 1.0

A shop at a museum or tourist place that sells souvenirs and small presents

Something you give someone on or near Christmas to show you care

37 1.0

A present for a couple when they marry

22 1.0

A present given to someone on their birthday

7 6.1

A special natural talent someone is lucky to have

gift horse
  • Informal
6 7.5

A present you should accept without complaining, even if it seems small or bad

A gift bought shortly before it is needed

gift tax
  • Formal
3 6.0

A tax on money or things given without payment while the giver is alive

Paper or material used to cover a present when you give it

1 1.0

Decorated paper used to wrap presents for special occasions

1 1.3

Pretty paper or cloth that covers a present

A present given to a woman when she gets married

chintzy gift
  • Informal
7.2

A gift that is cheap and badly made

9.9

A gift that someone gives then later takes back

purrfect gift
  • Informal
6.4

A gift that is perfect and said as a cat joke

A donation of money that helps people or organizations

wowsie gift
  • Slang
9.5

A gift that surprises someone and makes them very happy

How Generous

endowment
  • Formal
67 6.5
benefaction
1 8.1
gift
338 1.0
donation
359 1.9
offering
54 3.7
contribution
373 2.8

Surface Forms

gift singular
gifts plural

Etymology

Gift can also mean the act of giving and comes from that same root 'to give', so a gift can be a donation or offering someone makes to help others.