Pronunciation

/ɡɪft/

Definitions

• Noun: A present or something bestowed voluntarily and without compensation. It usually denotes something given to show affection, gratitude, or respect, especially on a special occasion. For example: “She received a beautiful necklace as a birthday gift.”

  • Formal Definition: Something given willingly to someone without payment; a present.
  • Examples:
    • “He presented her with a thoughtful gift on their anniversary.”
    • “The company gifted its employees with bonuses for their hard work.”

• Verb: (gift or gift something to somebody) To give something as a gift to someone. For example: “Her parents gifted her a car for graduation.”

  • Example Sentence: “She decided to gift her old books to the local library.”

Phrases

• “Gift-giving” refers to the act or practice of giving presents or gifts.
• “To have a gift for something” implies that one has a natural talent or aptitude for a particular activity or subject.
• “A gift from the gods” suggests something very valuable or fortunate that was unexpectedly obtained.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The newlyweds opened their wedding gifts together.”
• Verb: “He decided to gift his paintings to the museum for public display.”

Synonyms

• Present
• Offering
• Donation
• Contribution
• Tribute
• Token
• Keepsake
• Souvenir
• Endowment

Antonyms:

• Payment
• Purchase
• Reward (in some contexts, where it implies compensation rather than a free offering)

Note: The verb form of ‘gift’ can sometimes be seen as informal or less commonly used in certain dialects, where people might prefer saying ‘give’ instead. For instance, instead of “I’m gifting you this book”, one might say, “I’m giving you this book as a gift.”