Synonyms of giveaway

giveaway 1 of 2

noun

ˈgiv-ə-ˌwā 

as in gift

something given to someone without expectation of a return

offering a Caribbean vacation giveaway to the millionth customer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gift
• donation
• present
• presentation
• offering
• freebie
• comp
• contribution
• bonus
• prize
• reward
• award
• bestowal
• fairing
• largesse
• grant
• lagniappe
• subsidy
• tribute
• handsel
• donative
• generosity
• sacrifice
• courtesy
• windfall
• care package
• handout
• tip
• tithe
• charity
• box
• alms
• benefaction
• valentine
• dole
• oblation
• philanthropy
• beneficence
• benevolence
• remembrance
• legacy
• foy
• bequest
• dowry
• gratuity
• boon
• propine
• favor

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loan
• advance
• bribe
• peace offering
• sop
• douceur

give away

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to display

to make known (something abstract) through outward signs

the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face

Synonyms & Similar Words

• display
• reveal
• show
• betray
• demonstrate
• expose
• manifest
• communicate
• sound
• evince
• declare
• disclose
• bare
• bespeak
• announce
• uncover
• broadcast
• advertise
• unbosom
• air
• proclaim
• project
• publicize
• uncloak
• blaze
• trumpet
• placard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misrepresent
• distort
• falsify
• belie
• disguise
• twist
• camouflage
• hide
• gloss (over)
• cover
• conceal
• obscure
• veil
• mask
• garble
• gild
• whitewash
• varnish
• counterfeit
• occlude

2

as in to donate

to make a present of

gave away all her potted plants when she moved

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donate
• volunteer
• give
• give of
• present
• provide
• contribute
• bestow
• issue
• offer
• award
• throw in
• render
• furnish
• chip in
• afford
• kick in
• hand out
• dole out
• pitch in
• pay
• confer
• benefit
• aid
• assist
• dish out
• help
• lavish
• comp
• impart
• dispense
• endow
• mete (out)
• sacrifice
• regale
• extend
• put up
• fork (over, out, or up)
• administer
• tender
• proffer
• endue
• pungle (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keep
• hold
• retain
• save
• withhold
• preserve
• lend
• pocket
• sell
• advance
• loan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of giveaway

Noun

To enter this giveaway, Sapphire Reserve cardholders must create a fun video (up to 90 seconds) telling Chase about your favorite travel experience of the past 10 years. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Crypto cash has flooded campaigns Opponents, mostly Democrats, say the bill is a giveaway to the industry as crypto companies have become generous donors to candidates in both parties around the country. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Verb

City Works Eatery and Pour House is giving away two Cowboys tickets and a $100 gift card to their restaurant. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026