as in endowing
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
gifted with an uncanny ability to persuade people to do things they ordinarily wouldn't
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Recent Examples of gifting
Brands can embrace this by integrating seamless gifting capabilities directly into social and messaging apps to foster frequent, authentic engagement.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Rupnow's father is under investigation for his role in gifting Rupnow the guns that were ultimately used in the shooting.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sweet photos of the two saw Kelce down on one knee, gifting Swift a hulking Old Mine Brilliant cut diamond.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Kieran was also pursuing Sophie at the time, but later focused all his attention on Megan after gifting her a souvenir from Japan.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
Ranging at a friendly $5 apiece, these jungle-in-a-can creations are perfect for brightening your windowsill, adorning the kitchen, or gifting to the plant-curious.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Known for its modern aesthetic, the shop stocks thoughtfully chosen pieces perfect for decorating or gifting (or maybe gifting to yourself).
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The dress, which Rodriguez ended up gifting, was reportedly worth around $40,000 at the time.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Below is an excerpt from our article gifting FAQ page.
—Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Rupnow's father is under investigation for his role in gifting Rupnow the guns that were ultimately used in the shooting.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sweet photos of the two saw Kelce down on one knee, gifting Swift a hulking Old Mine Brilliant cut diamond.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Kieran was also pursuing Sophie at the time, but later focused all his attention on Megan after gifting her a souvenir from Japan.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Aug. 2025
Ranging at a friendly $5 apiece, these jungle-in-a-can creations are perfect for brightening your windowsill, adorning the kitchen, or gifting to the plant-curious.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Known for its modern aesthetic, the shop stocks thoughtfully chosen pieces perfect for decorating or gifting (or maybe gifting to yourself).
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The dress, which Rodriguez ended up gifting, was reportedly worth around $40,000 at the time.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Below is an excerpt from our article gifting FAQ page.
—Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gifting
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In the past, people would even be buried under the khata porch, endowing the doorway with an important spiritual and ritual significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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Speaking of buying, one box containing eight masks typically costs $18 on Amazon, but Bioré is blessing us all with a limited-time deal.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
4 Aug. 2025
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Educators can offer seminars on digital literacy for parents and children, equipping families with tools to navigate online spaces more safely.—
Alvin Thomas,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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By equipping households and small firms to withstand shocks, these systems preserve local demand, stabilize supply chains, and keep future markets intact.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Gifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gifting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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