gift

gift · noun/verb

imported

Definitions

noun/verb

  1. 1.

    Something given voluntarily without payment; a present.

  2. 2.

    A natural ability or talent.

  3. 3.

    The act, right, or power of giving.

  4. 4.

    To give something as a present.

Forms

plural: gifts

Phrases & expressions

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    gift of the gab — the ability to speak fluently and persuasively
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    look a gift horse in the mouth — to find fault with something received for free
  • •
    the gift that keeps on giving — something that continues to provide benefits
  • •
    gift wrap — decorative paper used to wrap presents
  • •
    birthday gift — a present given on someone's birthday

Related words

Antonyms: purchase, taking
See also: donation, give, present, talent
Synonyms: donation, offering, present, talent

Etymology

From Old Norse gift ("gift, good luck"), related to Old English gift ("payment for a wife, dowry") and German Gift ("poison" - originally meaning "something given"). The word shares roots with give.