Gift
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɪft/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gift is a noun meaning Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
Meaning
Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
More Meanings
- A talent or natural ability.
- Something gained incidentally, without effort.
- The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.
- (transitive) To give as a gift or donation.
- (transitive) To give away, to concede easily.
Example Sentences
She had a gift for playing the flute.
The office is in the gift of the President.
She gave him a cell phone as a birthday gift.
But now I know, but now I really know / Of only one thing I am truly very sure / Love is a gift, love is a gift
Word Forms
- gifts
- gifting
- gifted
Synonyms for gift
Depending on context, synonyms include favor, ability, aptitude, knack, talent, strength.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include give, endowment, empower, endow, invest, talent.
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