Gift

Word GIFT
Character 4
Hyphenation gift
Pronunciations /ɡɪft/

Definitions and meanings of "Gift"

What do we mean by gift?

Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation. noun

The act of giving. noun

A talent, endowment, aptitude, or inclination. noun

To present something as a gift to. transitive verb

To give as a gift. transitive verb

To endow with. transitive verb

To confer or transfer as a gift; make a gift of; donate formally.

To endow with a gift or with any power or faculty: chiefly in the past participle.

The act, right, or power of giving or conferring: as, to get a thing by gift; an office in the gift of the people. noun

Specifically, in law: A voluntary transfer of property by the owner of it to another, without consideration or compensation therefor, or without any other consideration than love and affection, or a nominal consideration, or both; a gratuitous assignment. See donation and consideration, In old English law, the creation of an estate in tail (see estate) as distinguished from the creation of an estate in fee simple, which was termed feoffment noun

That which is given or bestowed; anything ownership of which is voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation; a present; a donation. noun

A natural quality or endowment regarded as conferred; power; faculty: as, the gift of wit; the gift of speech. noun

Plural White specks on finger-nails, which have been superstitiously supposed to portend gifts. noun

Anything given; anything voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation; a present; an offering. noun

The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing. noun

A bribe; anything given to corrupt. noun

Some exceptional inborn quality or characteristic; a striking or special talent or aptitude; power; faculty noun

A voluntary transfer of real or personal property, without any consideration. It can be perfected only by deed, or in case of personal property, by an actual delivery of possession. noun

A rope extended to a boat for towing it; a guest rope. noun

To endow with some power or faculty. See gift{4}. transitive verb

Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.

A talent or natural ability.

Something gained incidentally, without effort.

The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Gift

The word "gift" in example sentences

"Enjoy the gift of beauty with the deluxe fall gift* from Estée Lauder. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I realize in religious celebration one may use the term gift as in 'a Sacrament in the Church is a gift, whether it is Anointing of the Sick or Reconciliation 'for those who believe in God. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Renee, I simply do not think there is anything amiss with using the term gift when referring to the blessing of a baby. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Anonymous said ... the gift is the unwrapped box below ...... ❋ Tyler (2009)

He recently sought permission from the court to sell off some possessions to pay his expenses, including a $40,000-to-$60,000 Andy Warhol print entitled "Liz," which he identified as a gift from the artist, glass frogs and other figurines, a presidential-inaugural medal collection and jewelry from his mother. ❋ Ellen Gamerman (2011)

But besides imagination, skill and observation, Charles Williams had a good purpose, and his gift is all the greater because he puts it to use well: in service of the moral imagination. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Up to them, but ideally enough so the gift is at least at the outer edge of a rounding error. ❋ Jesse Kornbluth (2010)

Do you accept gifts from fans during these types of events, assuming the gift is appropriate (and small enough for carry-on)? ❋ Grrm (2010)

This gift is the perfect way to make being a little bit greener super-easy for dad. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He said Qatar has given Egypt $500 million, which he described as a "gift." ❋ Unknown (2011)

This gift is a little thank you for helping my branches grow. ❋ Anne-Marie (2007)

She pursued, It hath reached me, O auspicious King, that the girl gave to Nur al-Din all she had doffed, saying, “O beloved of my heart, in very sooth the gift is after the measure of the giver.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

And the giving of the gift is the fun part. crazymumma Said, ❋ Unknown (2006)

“You know, Jacob, I never have been big on religion, but I think I understand what they call the gift of grace — it was my dad's life.” ❋ Unknown (2008)

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