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   gift

   /ɡɪft/

   noun

   • 1. a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present: "wedding gifts" Similar presentdonationofferingcontributionhandoutpresentationbestowallargessealmscharitybonusawardpremiumbountyboonfavourbequestlegacyinheritancesettlementsubsidygrantendowmentbenefactiontipgratuitybaksheeshgivingpourboireinformal:freebieperkprezziesweetenerformal:perquisitearchaic:conferment
   • ▪ an act of giving something as a present: "his mother's gift of a pen"
   • ▪ a very easy task or unmissable opportunity: informal "that goal was an absolute gift"
   • 2. a natural ability or talent: "he has a gift for comedy" Similar talentflairaptitudefacilityknacktechniquetouchbentabilityexpertisecapacitycapabilitypowerfacultyendowmentstrengthstrong pointfortegeniusbrilliancedexterityadroitnessskillclevernessvirtuosityartistry

   verb

   • 1. give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest: "the company gifted 2,999 shares to a charity"
   • ▪ present (someone) with a gift or gifts: "the queen gifted him with a heart-shaped brooch"
   • ▪ endow with (something): "man is gifted with a moral sense"
   • ▪ inadvertently allow (an opponent) to have something: "the goalkeeper gifted Liverpool their last-minute winner"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse gipt; related to give.

   Derivatives

   • 1. giftable adjective

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   What is the difference between gift and present?

   • Gift comes from the old Germanic root for “to give.” It referred to an act of giving, and then, to the thing being given. In Old English it meant the dowry given to a bride’s parents. Present comes from the French for “to present.” A present is the thing presented or bestowed.

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   Why is the word gift so popular?

   • Since the 1990s the word has surged in popularity, perhaps in part because of a well-known Seinfeld episode concerning “regifting” and “degifting.” Happy holidays! 'Tis the season for gifting! Ooh, sorry—did that use of the verb gift make you feel weird?

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   Do you have to pay tax on a gift?

   • Certain deductions are allowed for gift tax purposes. The top rate for estate and gift tax is 40%. As part of its overall transfer tax system, the US imposes a generation-skipping tax (GST) on certain transfers. The states also impose various estate, gift, and/or inheritance taxes.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGIFT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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     GIFT meaning: 1. a present or something that is given: 2....

   • Znaczenie Gift, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     GIFT definicja: 1. a present or something that is given: 2....

   • Gift Spanish Translation

     GIFT translate: regalo, don, regalo [masculine], obsequio...

   • Simplified

     GIFT translate: 礼物, 礼物;赠品, 极容易完成的事；极便宜的东西, 能力, 天赋;才能,...

   • Traditional

     GIFT translate: 禮物, 禮物;贈品, 極容易完成的事；極便宜的東西, 能力, 天賦;才能,...

   • Gift: Japanese Translation

     gift translate: 贈り物, プレゼント, 天賦（ぷ）の才能, 贈（おく）り物（もの）, 才能（さいのう）,...

   • Gift: Arabic Translation

     GIFT translate: هَدِيَة, مَوْهِبة. Learn more in the...

   • Gift: Thai Translation

     GIFT translate: ของขวัญ, พรสวรรค์, ให้; มอบให้. Learn more...

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   Gift definition: something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present..

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   A gift is an item that's given without any expectation of payment — it's a present. A gift may be the present you receive on your birthday or it may be a natural gift or talent you possess — like your gift for reading lips.

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