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1. | [ noun ] the act of giving | |
Synonyms: | gift | |
Related terms: | sharing contribution charity bestowal oblation endowment accordance give feed | |
2. | [ adjective ] given or giving freely | |
Synonyms: | handsome liberal bountiful freehanded bighearted bounteous openhanded big | |
Examples: | "was a big tipper" "the bounteous goodness of God" "bountiful compliments" "a freehanded host" "a handsome allowance" "Saturday's child is loving and giving" "a liberal backer of the arts" "a munificent gift" |
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Related terms: | generous | |
3. | [ noun ] the imparting of news or promises etc. | |
Examples: | "he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving" "giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily" |
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Related terms: | conveyance impart | |
4. | [ noun ] disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return | |
Examples: | "the alumni followed a program of annual giving" |
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Related terms: | disposal contribute | |
Similar spelling: |
giving_up gibingly Gibbins |