gift

²gift

verb

Definition of GIFT

transitive verb

1

: to endow with some power, quality, or attribute

2

: present <gifted her with flowers>

— gift·ee \ˌgif-ˈtē\ noun

Examples of GIFT

1. <gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't>

First Known Use of GIFT

circa 1550

Related to GIFT

Synonyms: bless, endue (or indue), favor, endow, invest

Related Words: equip, provide, supply; bestow (on or upon), clothe, confer (on), cover; accord, award, grant; empower, enable, enhance, enrich, heighten; bequeath, will

Near Antonyms: dispossess, divest, strip; deplete, drain, exhaust; skimp, stint

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