Definition & Meaning of "gift"in English

Gift

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

present

Examples

He put the gift under the Christmas tree.

He was delighted with the surprise gift from his friends.

natural abilities or qualities

the act of giving

to gift

to give something as a present to someone

bestow

present

Ditransitive: to gift sb a gift | to gift a gift to sb

Examples

She decided to gift her best friend a handcrafted bracelet for her birthday.

The couple agreed not to exchange expensive gifts but to gift each other meaningful experiences instead.

to endow or bestow qualities, abilities, or talents onto someone or something

Ditransitive: to gift sb/sth with a quality or ability

Examples

Her parents gifted her with a natural talent for music, and she excelled in piano at a young age.

Nature has gifted the region with fertile soil, allowing farmers to cultivate a variety of crops.

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