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Gift

Verb / gɪft / Another word for gift — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a present or something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present

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Common collocations

  • birthday gift
  • wedding gift
  • Christmas gift
  • thank you gift
  • gift basket
  • gift shop
  • gift certificate
  • gift horse

Word family

noun gift
verb gift

Usage note

While 'gift' can be used as a verb, it is less common than its use as a noun. It often implies giving something as a special present.

Example sentences

  1. I got a gift from my friend on my birthday.
  2. She gave a gift to her parents on their anniversary.
  3. He bought a gift for his sister on Raksha Bandhan.
  4. The charity received a generous gift from a donor.
  5. We exchanged gifts with our neighbors during the holiday season.

Quotes

  • Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. - Leo Buscaglia
  • Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. - James 1:17
  • Friendship is the gift that goes on giving, and is proof positive that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Joan Walsh Anglund

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