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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : gift
Phonetic Transcription : gɪft



Definition of gifting

Origin :
  • mid-13c. (c.1100 in surnames), from a Scandinavian source, cf. Old Norse gift, gipt "gift, good luck," from Proto-Germanic *giftiz (cf. Old Saxon gift, Old Frisian jefte, Middle Dutch ghifte "gift," German Mitgift "dowry"), from PIE root *ghabh- "to give or receive" (see habit).
  • For German Gift "poison," see poison (n.). Old English cognate gift meant "bride-price, marriage gift (by the groom), dowry" (Old English noun for "giving, gift" was related giefu). Sense of "natural talent" is c.1300, perhaps from earlier sense of "inspiration" (late 12c.). As a verb from 16c., especially in gifted. As a verb, giftwrap (also gift-wrap) attested by 1936.
  • As in philanthropy : noun humanitarianism
  • As in present : noun gift
  • As in charity : noun generosity, gift
  • As in contribution : noun gift, offering
  • As in donation : noun gift
  • As in endowment : noun large gift
  • As in present : verb give, hand over
  • As in proffer : verb suggest, offer
  • As in award : verb give prize or reward
  • As in bestow : verb give, allot
  • As in dower : verb endow
  • As in give : verb contribute, supply, transfer
Example sentences :
  • Ashur-uballit, king of Ashur, once wrote intimating to Akhenaton that he was gifting him horses and chariots and a jewel seal.
  • Extract from : « Myths of Babylonia and Assyria » by Donald A. Mackenzie

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