gift

1 of 3

noun

ˈgift

: a notable capacity, talent, or endowment

: something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation

: the act, right, or power of giving

gift

2 of 3

verb

gifted; gifting; gifts

transitive verb

: to endow with some power, quality, or attribute

She's been gifted with a beautiful voice.

: to make a gift of

It makes an excellent choice whether you're gifting one bottle for the honeymoon or a case to be savored for years, or even decades, to come.

Robert Taylor

: present

gifted her with flowers

In this, her ninth novel, she has succeeded in gifting us with a story that will stay with us for a long time.

Dorothy Rochmis

giftee

ˌgif-ˈtē

noun

GIFT

3 of 3

abbreviation

gamete intrafallopian transfer; gamete intrafallopian tube transfer

Example Sentences

Noun The money was a gift, not a loan. She considers her voice a God-given gift. Verb gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The space, formerly known as the Brown & Williamson Club, is 18,000 square feet, was renovated with the help of a $4 million gift from Angel’s Envy.

Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 14 Sep. 2022 Three were recorded and released in the pandemic, a sort of global timeout that blessed all these artists with the precious gift of time.

Daniel De Visé, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2022 Pope Francis met the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Vatican in 2014, when the royal couple presented him with a gift of whiskey produced at her castle of Balmoral in Scotland.

WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 With a great gift for synthesis, Srinivasan brings together ideas that have been circulating in various academic disciplines, the press, and social media.

Elaine Blair, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 Followers and friends shared their birthday wishes with De Laurentiis, along with their support of Farley's gift.

Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Instead of a straightforward gift, Mr. Seid transferred 100 percent of the shares in his company to Mr. Leo’s organization before it was sold to an Irish conglomerate for $1.65 billion.

Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Traditionally, advent calendars helped count down the days to Christmas with a little surprise gift or treat every day.

Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 The company is working in partnership with scientists at the University of Melbourne’s Thylacine Integrated Genetic Restoration Research Lab, which was established earlier this year with a $5 million gift.

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022

Verb

For the plant parent friend who loves color, gift these groovy glass watering stakes, which will keep their plants moist while also adding a fun pop of color to the planter.

Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2022 For a friend who loves wine, gift them this wine glass for their first post-birth drink.

Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Aug. 2022 Filling her space with plants instantly brings her a sense of calm, so gift her these adorable five-inch pots to show off her favorite low-maintenance varieties.

Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Take your pick and gift them with a personalized robe or on their own.

Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 If tickets were digital, secure NFTs, they could be sold and then traded with ease so that those people who can not make their bookings can sell them on an open market or gift them to friends or family with no hassle.

Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2022 Sormonte and Marshall love to serve these cookies and to gift them.

People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Leave it to Pineapple & Pearls to gift us a wagyu cheeseburger.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Just choose his favorite team and gift him some sports history.

Katie Dupere And Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 19 May 2022 See More

Legal Definition

gift

noun

: an intentional and gratuitous transfer of real or personal property by a donor with legal capacity who actually or constructively delivers the property to the donee with the intent of giving up dominion over the property and investing it in the donee who accepts it

broadly : a voluntary transfer of property without compensation see also delivery compare donation, sale

— class gift

: a usually testamentary gift of a sum to a group of unspecified persons whose number and identity and share of the gift will be determined sometime in the future (as at the death of the donor)

— completed gift

: a gift in which the dominion and control of the property is placed beyond the donor's reach

— gift causa mortis \\ -ˈkȯ-zə-ˈmȯr-tis, -ˈkau̇-sä-ˈmȯr-tēs \\ plural gifts causa mortis

: a gift of especially personal property made in contemplation of impending death that is delivered with the intent that the gift take effect only in the event of the donor's death and that it be revoked in the event of survival compare donation inter vivos and donation mortis causa at donation, gift inter vivos and testamentary gift in this entry

— gift inter vivos \\ -ˈin-tər-ˈvī-vōs; -ˈin-ter-ˈvē-vōs, -ˈwē-wōs \\ plural gifts inter vivos

: a gift made during the lifetime of the donor and delivered with the intent of surrendering immediately and irrevocably dominion and control over the property compare donation inter vivos at donation, gift causa mortis and testamentary gift in this entry

— gift over plural gifts over

: a gift especially by will of property that takes effect upon the termination or failure of a preceding estate (as a life estate) in the property

— manual gift

: a gift especially under the civil law of Louisiana made of a movable corporeal object by actual delivery and involving no formalities

— split gift

: a gift made by a spouse to a third person that for purposes of gift tax may be considered as given one-half by each spouse to take advantage of tax avoidance devices (as the annual exclusion)

— substitutional gift \\ ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shə-nəl-, -ˈtyü- \\

: a gift to a legatee or devisee in substitution for another devisee or legatee who cannot take under the will (as because of death)

called also substitute gift

— testamentary gift

: a gift that does not become effective until the death of the donor

specifically : a gift made in a will compare gift causa mortis and gift inter vivos in this entry

: something voluntarily transferred without compensation

: a transfer of property for less than adequate consideration other than in the ordinary course of business

—used in the law of gift tax

Note: The amount by which the value of property so transferred exceeds the consideration paid is included in the total amount of taxable gifts made during a calendar year.

gift 1 of 2

noun

as in donation

something given to someone without expectation of a return gave him an unusual birthday gift

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

donation
present
presentation
contribution
offering
freebie
prize
donative
giveaway
bestowal
bonus
award
grant
handsel
freebee
comp
largesse
generosity
largess
benefaction
tribute
lagniappe
reward
windfall
valentine
subsidy
fairing
box
courtesy
benevolence
charity
sacrifice
bequest
tithe
philanthropy
alms
beneficence
handout
tip
dowry
remembrance
legacy
dole
boon
oblation
care package
gratuity
foy
propine
favor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

loan
advance
bribe
sop
peace offering
douceur

as in talent

a special and usually inborn ability has a gift for making guests feel right at home

Synonyms & Similar Words

talent
knack
aptitude
endowment
flair
genius
faculty
bent
affinity
feel
ear
skill
impulse
eye
tendency
mind
predisposition
disposition
head
inclination
capacity
power
potential
turn
facility
propensity
way
touch
instinct
capability
bias
nose
predilection
leaning
hang
proclivity
competence
penchant
proficiency
partiality
specialty
habitude
speciality
forte
specialism

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

disability
handicap
inability
weakness
incapacity
shortcoming

gift

2 of 2

verb

as in to bless

to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't

Synonyms & Similar Words

bless
endow
equip
favor
indue
endue
supply
award
grant
invest
provide
bequeath
empower
enrich
clothe
enhance
accord
will
enable
bestow (on or upon)
cover
heighten
confer (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

strip
drain
exhaust
divest
stint
deplete
dispossess
skimp

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of gift are aptitude, bent, faculty, genius, knack, and talent. While all these words mean "a special ability for doing something," gift often implies special favor by God or nature.

the gift of singing beautifully

The words aptitude and gift can be used in similar contexts, but aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity and the likelihood of success in it.

a mechanical aptitude

Bent is nearly equal to aptitude but it stresses inclination perhaps more than specific ability.

a family with an artistic bent

In some situations, the words faculty and gift are roughly equivalent. However, faculty applies to an innate or less often acquired ability for a particular accomplishment or function.

a faculty for remembering names

The meanings of genius and gift largely overlap; however, genius suggests impressive inborn creative ability.

has no great genius for poetry

Although the words knack and gift have much in common, knack implies a comparatively minor but special ability making for ease and dexterity in performance.

the knack of getting along

The synonyms talent and gift are sometimes interchangeable, but talent suggests a marked natural ability that needs to be developed.

has enough talent to succeed

单词	gift
释义	gift 1 of 3 noun ˈgift 1 : a notable capacity, talent, or endowment 2 : something voluntarily transferred by one person to another without compensation 3 : the act, right, or power of giving gift 2 of 3 verb gifted; gifting; gifts transitive verb 1 : to endow with some power, quality, or attribute She's been gifted with a beautiful voice. 2 a : to make a gift of It makes an excellent choice whether you're gifting one bottle for the honeymoon or a case to be savored for years, or even decades, to come. Robert Taylor b : present gifted her with flowers In this, her ninth novel, she has succeeded in gifting us with a story that will stay with us for a long time. Dorothy Rochmis giftee ˌgif-ˈtē noun GIFT 3 of 3 abbreviation gamete intrafallopian transfer; gamete intrafallopian tube transfer Synonyms Noun bestowal comp donation donative fairing [British] freebie freebee giveaway handsel lagniappe largesse largess present presentation Verb bless endow endue indue favor invest See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The money was a gift, not a loan. She considers her voice a God-given gift. Verb gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't Recent Examples on the Web Noun The space, formerly known as the Brown & Williamson Club, is 18,000 square feet, was renovated with the help of a $4 million gift from Angel’s Envy. Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 14 Sep. 2022 Three were recorded and released in the pandemic, a sort of global timeout that blessed all these artists with the precious gift of time. Daniel De Visé, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2022 Pope Francis met the queen and the Duke of Edinburgh at the Vatican in 2014, when the royal couple presented him with a gift of whiskey produced at her castle of Balmoral in Scotland. WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 With a great gift for synthesis, Srinivasan brings together ideas that have been circulating in various academic disciplines, the press, and social media. Elaine Blair, The New York Review of Books, 7 Sep. 2022 Followers and friends shared their birthday wishes with De Laurentiis, along with their support of Farley's gift. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 Instead of a straightforward gift, Mr. Seid transferred 100 percent of the shares in his company to Mr. Leo’s organization before it was sold to an Irish conglomerate for $1.65 billion. Bryan Schott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Traditionally, advent calendars helped count down the days to Christmas with a little surprise gift or treat every day. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 The company is working in partnership with scientists at the University of Melbourne’s Thylacine Integrated Genetic Restoration Research Lab, which was established earlier this year with a $5 million gift. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 Verb For the plant parent friend who loves color, gift these groovy glass watering stakes, which will keep their plants moist while also adding a fun pop of color to the planter. Angela Belt, House Beautiful, 5 Aug. 2022 For a friend who loves wine, gift them this wine glass for their first post-birth drink. Jamie Kravitz, Woman's Day, 4 Aug. 2022 Filling her space with plants instantly brings her a sense of calm, so gift her these adorable five-inch pots to show off her favorite low-maintenance varieties. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2022 Take your pick and gift them with a personalized robe or on their own. Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 If tickets were digital, secure NFTs, they could be sold and then traded with ease so that those people who can not make their bookings can sell them on an open market or gift them to friends or family with no hassle. Jonathan Kleeman, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2022 Sormonte and Marshall love to serve these cookies and to gift them. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 Leave it to Pineapple & Pearls to gift us a wagyu cheeseburger. Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 Just choose his favorite team and gift him some sports history. Katie Dupere And Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 19 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Old Norse, something given, talent; akin to Old English giefan to give First Known Use Noun 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing gift a gift from the gods gift certificate charitable gift gift wrap gift shop gift registry gift of gab look a gift horse in the mouth gift of tongues free gift gift card gift economy God's gift See More a gift from the gods gift certificate charitable gift gift wrap gift shop gift registry gift of gab look a gift horse in the mouth gift of tongues free gift gift card gift economy God's gift See More Kids Definition gift noun ˈgift 1 : a special ability : talent a gift for music 2 : something given : present I gave my mother her birthday gift. Medical Definition GIFT abbreviation gamete intrafallopian transfer; gamete intrafallopian tube transfer Legal Definition gift noun 1 : an intentional and gratuitous transfer of real or personal property by a donor with legal capacity who actually or constructively delivers the property to the donee with the intent of giving up dominion over the property and investing it in the donee who accepts it broadly : a voluntary transfer of property without compensation see also delivery compare donation, sale — class gift : a usually testamentary gift of a sum to a group of unspecified persons whose number and identity and share of the gift will be determined sometime in the future (as at the death of the donor) — completed gift : a gift in which the dominion and control of the property is placed beyond the donor's reach — gift causa mortis \\ -ˈkȯ-zə-ˈmȯr-tis, -ˈkau̇-sä-ˈmȯr-tēs \\ plural gifts causa mortis : a gift of especially personal property made in contemplation of impending death that is delivered with the intent that the gift take effect only in the event of the donor's death and that it be revoked in the event of survival compare donation inter vivos and donation mortis causa at donation, gift inter vivos and testamentary gift in this entry — gift inter vivos \\ -ˈin-tər-ˈvī-vōs; -ˈin-ter-ˈvē-vōs, -ˈwē-wōs \\ plural gifts inter vivos : a gift made during the lifetime of the donor and delivered with the intent of surrendering immediately and irrevocably dominion and control over the property compare donation inter vivos at donation, gift causa mortis and testamentary gift in this entry — gift over plural gifts over : a gift especially by will of property that takes effect upon the termination or failure of a preceding estate (as a life estate) in the property — manual gift : a gift especially under the civil law of Louisiana made of a movable corporeal object by actual delivery and involving no formalities — split gift : a gift made by a spouse to a third person that for purposes of gift tax may be considered as given one-half by each spouse to take advantage of tax avoidance devices (as the annual exclusion) — substitutional gift \\ ˌsəb-stə-ˈtü-shə-nəl-, -ˈtyü- \\ : a gift to a legatee or devisee in substitution for another devisee or legatee who cannot take under the will (as because of death) called also substitute gift — testamentary gift : a gift that does not become effective until the death of the donor specifically : a gift made in a will compare gift causa mortis and gift inter vivos in this entry 2 : something voluntarily transferred without compensation 3 : a transfer of property for less than adequate consideration other than in the ordinary course of business —used in the law of gift tax Note: The amount by which the value of property so transferred exceeds the consideration paid is included in the total amount of taxable gifts made during a calendar year. gift 1 of 2 noun 1 as in donation something given to someone without expectation of a return gave him an unusual birthday gift Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance donation present presentation contribution offering freebie prize donative giveaway bestowal bonus award grant handsel freebee comp largesse generosity largess benefaction tribute lagniappe reward windfall valentine subsidy fairing box courtesy benevolence charity sacrifice bequest tithe philanthropy alms beneficence handout tip dowry remembrance legacy dole boon oblation care package gratuity foy propine favor Antonyms & Near Antonyms loan advance bribe sop peace offering douceur 2 as in talent a special and usually inborn ability has a gift for making guests feel right at home Synonyms & Similar Words talent knack aptitude endowment flair genius faculty bent affinity feel ear skill impulse eye tendency mind predisposition disposition head inclination capacity power potential turn facility propensity way touch instinct capability bias nose predilection leaning hang proclivity competence penchant proficiency partiality specialty habitude speciality forte specialism Antonyms & Near Antonyms disability handicap inability weakness incapacity shortcoming gift 2 of 2 verb as in to bless to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't Synonyms & Similar Words bless endow equip favor indue endue supply award grant invest provide bequeath empower enrich clothe enhance accord will enable bestow (on or upon) cover heighten confer (on) Antonyms & Near Antonyms strip drain exhaust divest stint deplete dispossess skimp See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of gift are aptitude, bent, faculty, genius, knack, and talent. While all these words mean "a special ability for doing something," gift often implies special favor by God or nature. the gift of singing beautifully The words aptitude and gift can be used in similar contexts, but aptitude implies a natural liking for some activity and the likelihood of success in it. a mechanical aptitude Bent is nearly equal to aptitude but it stresses inclination perhaps more than specific ability. a family with an artistic bent In some situations, the words faculty and gift are roughly equivalent. However, faculty applies to an innate or less often acquired ability for a particular accomplishment or function. a faculty for remembering names The meanings of genius and gift largely overlap; however, genius suggests impressive inborn creative ability. has no great genius for poetry Although the words knack and gift have much in common, knack implies a comparatively minor but special ability making for ease and dexterity in performance. the knack of getting along The synonyms talent and gift are sometimes interchangeable, but talent suggests a marked natural ability that needs to be developed. has enough talent to succeed Phrases Containing gift gift of gab gift of gab
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