Antonyms for gift
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : gift |
| Phonetic Transcription : gɪft |
Definition of gift
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.
- noun something given freely, for no recompense
- noun talent, aptitude
- He can't acquire the gift, and no more can a chap acquire this gift.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- If a chap's not born with the gift he's an ass to think he can acquire it.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Thank you, Robert; I will accept your gift with thanks on one condition.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- Two puppies were carried in a basket, one of which the Princess accepted as a gift.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- Also, as a rule, he was weak enough to accept a gift when the stranger parted.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Grace's face was alight with appreciation of Mrs. Gray's gift.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- In the twenty-three years of his life, every gift that money could lavish had been his.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- He had given back to her the gift of life, which she had rejected.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Like all imaginative people, she had the gift of dramatizing herself.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- The fact of the gift is bad enough; without explanation it is horrible.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
Synonyms for gift
- ability
- accomplishment
- acquirement
- allowance
- alms
- aptness
- attainment
- attribute
- award
- benefaction
- benefit
- bent
- bequest
- bestowal
- bonus
- boon
- bounty
- capability
- capacity
- charity
- contribution
- courtesy
- dispensation
- donation
- endowment
- faculty
- fairing
- favor
- flair
- forte
- genius
- giveaway
- goodie
- grant
- gratuity
- hand
- hand-me-down
- handout
- head
- honorarium
- instinct
- knack
- lagniappe
- largesse
- leaning
- legacy
- libation
- nose
- numen
- oblation
- offering
- offertory
- philanthropy
- pittance
- power
- premium
- present
- presentation
- propensity
- provision
- ration
- relief
- remembrance
- remittance
- reward
- set
- souvenir
- specialty
- subscription
- subsidy
- tip
- token
- tribute
- turn
- write-off
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