gift

/gift/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present: An item or benefit voluntarily transferred to another person, typically to mark a special occasion or show affection.
    • A natural ability or talent: An innate aptitude or skill for a particular activity.
    • The act of giving something as a present: The action or process of bestowing a gift.

  2. Verb:

    • To give something as a gift, especially formally or as a present: To bestow something upon someone without expecting payment.
    • To endow someone with (an ability or quality): To provide someone with a natural talent or attribute.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (as a present):
    • She received many beautiful gifts for her wedding.
    • The company gave a gift to all its employees.
  • Noun (as a natural ability):
    • He has a real gift for languages and learns them quickly.
    • Her artistic gift was evident from a young age.
  • Verb (to give a present):
    • They gifted a large sum of money to the charity.
    • He gifted her a book for her graduation.
  • Verb (to endow with an ability):
    • Nature has gifted her with a beautiful singing voice.
    • He is gifted with remarkable patience.
Advanced Usage
  • "The gift of gab": The natural ability to speak easily and persuasively.
    • As a salesman, his gift of gab is his greatest asset.
  • "To look a gift horse in the mouth": To be critical or ungrateful for a gift or opportunity one has received.
    • The scholarship isn't from your first-choice university, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
  • "God's gift to [something]" (often ironic): Used to describe someone who has a very high opinion of their own importance or talent in a particular area.
    • He acts like he's God's gift to the finance department.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gifted (adj.): Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
    • She is a gifted musician.
  • Gifting (n.): The act of giving gifts.
    • The holiday season is a time for gifting.
  • Giftable (adj.): Suitable to be given as a gift.
    • The store has a section of giftable items under $20.
Synonyms
  • Noun (present): Present, donation, offering, bounty.
  • Noun (talent): Talent, aptitude, flair, knack, bent.
  • Verb (to give): Give, present, bestow, donate, confer.
Related Phrases and Phrasal Verbs
  • Gift (something) to (someone): To formally give something as a gift.
    • She gifted her entire art collection to the museum.
  • Gift (someone) with (something): To provide someone with a gift or quality.
    • He gifted the school with a new library.
Related Idioms
  • A gift from the gods: Something very beneficial that arrives unexpectedly.
    • The sudden rain was a gift from the gods for the parched farmland.
  • The gift that keeps on giving: Something that continues to provide benefits or cause problems over a long period.
    • That faulty wiring is the gift that keeps on giving; we have a new electrical issue every month.
Noun
  1. the act of giving
  2. natural abilities or qualities
  3. something acquired without compensation
Verb
  1. give as a present; make a gift of
    • What will you give her for her birthday?
  2. give qualities or abilities to

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