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Gift Free ɡɪft Mother Life Give Great Person

Word gift
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / ɡɪft / NAmE / ɡɪft /
Example
  • the watch was a gift from my mother.
  • thank you for your generous gift.
  • a free gift for every reader
  • the gift of life
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gift

(noun)BrE / ɡɪft / NAmE / 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
    • The watch was a gift from my mother.
    • Thank you for your generous gift.
    • a free gift for every reader
    • the gift of life
    • The family made a gift of his paintings to the gallery.
    • gifts of toys for the children
  2. a natural ability
    • synonym talent
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/talent
    • She has a great gift for music.
    • He has a gift for making friends easily.
    • She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano. It's a gift.
  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.

    Extra Examples

    • Her parents brought a set of spoons as a gift.
    • Here are ten great gift ideas for your friends.
    • New customers will receive a free gift pack containing a selection of our products.
    • Please accept this small gift.
    • She has a natural gift for music.
    • She received lavish gifts of clothes and perfume.
    • She wanted to make a gift to her grandchildren.
    • Thank you all for your kind gifts.
    • The children all received gifts.
    • The golf clubs were her gift to her husband.
    • The messengers brought the king a fine suit of armour as a gift.
    • There were gifts for all the children.
    • These little boxes make perfect hostess gifts.
    • They gave each other gifts at Christmas.
    • This vase was a gift from my mother.
    • When you place your first order with us, we will send you a free gift.
    • When you place your first order with us, we will send you the free gift of your choice.
    • a gift set of shampoo, soap and hand cream
    • an outfit that Aunt Marilyn gave as a baby shower gift
    • his great gifts as a teacher
    • the problem of what to do with unwanted gifts
    • All such posts are in the gift of the managing director.
    • By becoming a blood donor you will be making a vital gift of life to someone else.
    • She can pick up a tune instantly on the piano—it’s a gift she has.
    • The gift of love is the greatest gift a person can give or receive.
    • The party was originally funded by a gift of £50 000 from a top motor manufacturer.
    • There’s a free gift for every reader.
    • a gift for drawing/painting/writing/drama/improvisation/languages/music
    • a gift for friendship/teaching/humour/calming people down/bringing people together/healing

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old Norse gipt; related to give.
Copyright This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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