Gift

/Ι‘Ιͺft/

The meaning and definition of Gift, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.
    β€œThe office is in the gift of the President.”
  2. A talent or natural ability.
    β€œShe had a gift for playing the flute.”
verb
  1. To give as a gift or donation.
  2. To give away, to concede easily.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms favor ability aptitude knack strength talent

Origin

From Old Norse gipt.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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