gifts

gifts · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of gift; things given willingly to someone without payment; presents.

  2. 2.

    Natural abilities or talents.

  3. 3.

    (as verb) Third person singular present tense of gift; gives as a present.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    shower with gifts — to give many presents
  • •
    bear gifts — to bring presents
  • •
    exchange gifts — to trade presents, especially during holidays
  • •
    gifts of nature — natural talents or resources

Related words

See also: gift, gifted, giving, presents
Synonyms: donations, offerings, presents, talents

Etymology

From Old English gift ("payment, dowry"), related to give, from Old Norse gift. The plural formed with standard -s suffix.