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Definition of gift
gift
/ɡɪft/
gift
Plural:gifts
•Adjective:gifted
•Past Simple:gifted
•Past Participle:gifted
•Present Participle:gifting
gift Lexical Profile
CEFR
A1
Grade
2
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
An item given willingly to someone without payment; a present.
Example
"She wrapped the beautiful gift in silver paper for her mother's birthday."
2
A natural ability, talent, or capacity.
Example
"He has a remarkable gift for learning new languages quickly."
Synonyms
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1
To give something willingly to someone without expecting payment; to present as a gift.
Example
"The wealthy benefactor gifted his vast art collection to the local museum."
2
To endow with a special ability, talent, or attribute.
Example
"Nature had gifted her with an incredible singing voice."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'gift', influenced by Old Norse 'gipt' (gift, good luck) and Old English 'gift' (giving, payment), both deriving from the Proto-Germanic root associated with the verb 'give'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gift. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gift