gift

gift

noun

Definition of GIFT

1

something given to someone without expectation of a return <gave him an unusual birthday gift>

Synonyms bestowal, comp, donation, donative, fairing [British], freebie (or freebee), giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largesse (also largess), present, presentation

Related Words alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe; box [British], care package, foy [chiefly Scottish]; grant, subsidy; remembrance, tribute, valentine; bonus, boon, windfall; courtesy, favor, generosity, sacrifice; gratuity, propine [Scottish], tip; award, prize, reward; dowry; bequest, legacy

Near Antonyms advance, loan; bribe, douceur, peace offering, sop

2

a special and usually inborn ability <has a gift for making guests feel right at home>

Synonyms aptitude, bent, endowment, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head, knack

Related Words affinity, bias, disposition, habitude, impulse, inclination, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, tendency, turn; ear, eye, mind, nose; feel, hang, instinct, touch, way; capability, competence, facility, proficiency, skill; capacity, potential, power; forte, specialism, speciality, specialty

Near Antonyms disability, handicap, inability, incapacity; shortcoming, weakness