🎁gift

noun
/ɡɪft/

Meaning

something given willingly to someone without payment; a present
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

Example Sentences

She gave him a beautiful gift for his birthday.

She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.

Example Expressions

gift of the gab

Synonyms

present, offering, donation, award, talent
Entry 1
present, offering, donation, award
Entry 2
present, offering, donation, talent

Antonyms

penalty, fine, debt, burden, obligation, payment
Entry 1
penalty, fine
Entry 2
debt, burden, obligation, payment

Collocations

birthday gift, wedding gift, special gift, gift shop, gift wrap, natural gift
Entry 1
birthday gift, wedding gift, special gift, gift shop
Entry 2
birthday gift, gift wrap, natural gift

More Example Sentences

He was delighted with the surprise gift.

I have some gifts with me for my family.

She was surprised by the gift unexpectedly.

What gift should I bring for your birthday?

He was grateful enough to give a small gift.

He was thankful enough to give a small gift.

I was surprised to receive a gift from a stranger.

She was surprised to receive a gift from a coworker.

I want to buy this as a gift — can it be gift wrapped?

A boy writes a thank-you card for his favorite teacher at the end of the school year to show his appreciation for her kindness and the extra help she gave him with reading during the difficult first few months of class and he decorates the card with drawings and stickers then hands it to her on the last day of school and she reads it with a warm smile on her face telling him it is the best gift she has received all year.

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