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Gift ɡɪft Special Noun Give/Receive Christmas/Birthday/Wedding Generous Watch

Word3 gift
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ɡɪft/ /ɡɪft/
Example
  • to give/receive a gift
  • a christmas/birthday/wedding gift
  • thank you for your generous gift.
  • the watch was a gift from my mother.
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gift

(noun)/ɡɪft/ /ɡɪft/
  1. a thing that you give to somebody, especially on a special occasion or to say thank you
    • SYNONYM present
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/present_2
    • to give/receive a gift
    • a Christmas/birthday/wedding gift
    • Thank you for your generous gift.
    • The watch was a gift from my mother.
    • a free gift for every reader
    • The golf clubs were her gift to her husband.
    • gifts of toys for the children
    • By becoming a blood donor you will be making a vital gift of life to someone else.
    • The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery.
    • She gave me the book as a gift.

    Extra Examples

    • Her parents brought a set of spoons as a gift.
    • Here are ten great gift ideas for your friends.
    • Please accept this small gift.
    • She received lavish gifts of clothes and perfume.
    • These little boxes make perfect hostess gifts.
    • They gave each other gifts at Christmas.
    • a gift set of shampoo, soap and hand cream
    • the problem of what to do with unwanted gifts
    • The party was originally funded by a gift of £50 000 from a top motor manufacturer.
  2. a natural ability
    • SYNONYM talent
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/talent
    • She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift.
    • He knew from an early age he had a special gift.
    • She showed a natural gift for comedy.
    • He has a gift for making friends easily.
    • his great gifts as a teacher
  3. a thing that is very easy to do or cheap to buy
    • Their second goal was an absolute gift.
    • At £500 it's a gift.
  4. if something such as an important job or a special right or advantage is in somebody’s gift, that person can decide who to give it to
    • All such posts are in the gift of the managing director (= only given by the managing director).
  5. the ability to speak easily and to persuade other people with your words
    • Joe’s got the gift of the gab—he can sell anything.
  6. a person who thinks that they are particularly good at something or who thinks that somebody will find them particularly attractive
    • He seems to think he's God's gift to women.
  7. to refuse or criticize something that is given to you for nothing
    • I’m never one to look a gift horse in the mouth.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old Norse gipt; related to give.
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