gift

gift (g

ft)

1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation.

2. The act, right, or power of giving.

3. A talent, endowment, aptitude, or inclination.

tr.v. gift·ed, gift·ing, gifts

1. To present something as a gift to.

2. To endow with.

[Middle English, from Old Norse; see ghabh- in Indo-European roots.]

gift

Noun

1. something given to someone: a birthday gift

2. a special ability or power: a gift for caricature [Old English: payment for a wife, dowry]

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	gift - something acquired without compensation acquisition - something acquired; "a recent acquisition by the museum" bequest, legacy - (law) a gift of personal property by will devise - (law) a gift of real property by will free lunch - something acquired without effort or payment or obligation; "there is no free lunch in politics or Hollywood" dower, dowery, dowry, portion - money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage bride price - money or property given (in some societies) by the bridegroom to the family of his bride largess, largesse - a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously economic aid, financial aid, aid - money to support a worthy person or cause prize, award - something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe" present - something presented as a gift; "his tie was a present from his wife" donation, contribution - a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause enrichment - a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth lagniappe - a small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase) bestowment, bestowal - a gift that is bestowed or conferred freebee, freebie - something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme); "the road map was a freebie" giveaway - a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group gift horse - a gift (usually of inferior quality) that should be accepted uncritically; "it wasn't much, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth"
	2.	gift - natural abilities or qualities endowment, natural endowment, talent natural ability - ability that is inherited hang, knack, bent - a special way of doing something; "he had a bent for it"; "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"; "he couldn't get the hang of it" flair, genius - a natural talent; "he has a flair for mathematics"; "he has a genius for interior decorating" raw talent - powerfully impressive talent
	3.	gift - the act of giving giving oblation, offering - the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor" share-out, sharing - a distribution in shares bestowal, conferment, conferral, bestowment - the act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift accordance of rights, accordance - the act of granting rights; "the accordance to Canada of rights of access" endowment - the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time" charity - an activity or gift that benefits the public at large donation, contribution - act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity alms-giving, almsgiving - making voluntary contributions to aid the poor
Verb	1.	gift - give qualities or abilities to endow, endue, indue, invest, empower enable - render capable or able for some task; "This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street"; "The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain" cover - invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory"
	2.	gift - give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?" present, give dower, endow - furnish with an endowment; "When she got married, she got dowered" hand out, pass out, give out, distribute - give to several people; "The teacher handed out the exams" give away - make a gift of; "She gave away her antique furniture" raffle, raffle off - dispose of in a lottery; "We raffled off a trip to the Bahamas" bung, fee, tip - give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward" bequeath, will, leave - leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate" cede, surrender, give up, deliver - relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in" deed over, grant - transfer by deed; "grant land" treat - provide with a gift or entertainment; "Grandmother always treated us to the circus"; "I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed" donate - give to a charity or good cause; "I donated blood to the Red Cross for the victims of the earthquake"; "donate money to the orphanage"; "She donates to her favorite charity every month" tender - offer or present for acceptance render, submit - make over as a return; "They had to render the estate"

gift

noun 1. donation, offering, present, contribution, grant, legacy, hand-out, endowment, boon, bequest, gratuity, prezzie (informal) bonsela S. African largesse or largess, koha N.Z.