Synonyms for
Giving
Definition
The act of voluntarily transferring something to someone else.
Synonyms & similar words
break
present
establish
collapse
throw
bighearted
feed
moveover
apply
give
liberal
big
grant
open
easeup
chipin
consecrate
commit
founder
return
turnover
fallin
yield
afford
passon
donating
contributing
sharing
bestowing
granting
presenting
providing
surrendering
yielding
offering
bequeathing
imparting
lavishing
passing
conferring
dispensing
entrusting
gifting
transferring
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- giving back
- giving up
- giving away
- giving in
- giving a hand
- giving a chance
- giving notice
- giving thought
Word family
Usage note
The word 'giving' is the present participle of 'give'. It can function as part of a continuous verb tense or as an adjective. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity, especially when used in phrases like 'giving up'.
Example sentences
- She is giving her old toys to the children's hospital.
- He is giving his time to volunteer at the animal shelter.
- They are giving money to charity.
- I am giving a hug to my mom.
- The teacher is giving an assignment to the students.
Quotes
The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self. - Fred Rogers
Giving is not just about making a donation. It's about making a difference. - Kathy Calvin
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill