Antonyms for gifts
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : gift |
| Phonetic Transcription : gɪft |
Definition of gifts
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
- The spirit and the gifts of freedom ill assort with the condition of a slave.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- In the brilliancy of his gifts he was at least the equal of Bolingbroke.
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- God has given me gifts to use for my fellows, and use them I must till he, not man, stops me.
- Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
- But let me hear, ere you start, what gifts you take away with you from Beaulieu?
- Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
- The Christmas morning had brought Sidney half a dozen gifts.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- That they are the gifts of His grace and that I am unworthy of them, 3.
- Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
- They talked only of him, spreading out his gifts as if to shame hers.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- The gifts of nature had been the instruments of dissipation.
- Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
- Always ask love to pour out its gifts upon the altar of sacrifice.
- Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
- He was of an acquisitive nature, was Charlie—and the road to his favor must be paved with gifts.
- Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower
Synonyms for gifts
- 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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