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GIFT
abbr.
gamete intrafallopian transfer
gift
(gĭft)n.
1. Something that is bestowed voluntarily and without compensation: I received several gifts for my birthday. Your gift of $100 is greatly appreciated.
2. The act of giving: The painting came into their possession by gift.
3. A talent, endowment, aptitude, or inclination: She has a gift for playing the piano.
tr.v. gift·ed, gift·ing, gifts
1. To present something as a gift to: gifted his niece with a watch.
2. To give as a gift: "King Charles II ... had gifted the land of Carolina to certain members of his court" (Marilyn Yalom).
3. To endow with: Nature has gifted her with a fine voice.
[Middle English, from Old Norse; see ghabh- in Indo-European roots.]
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gift
(ɡɪft)n
1. something given; a present
2. a special aptitude, ability, or power; talent
3. the power or right to give or bestow (esp in the phrases in the gift of, in (someone's) gift)
4. the act or process of giving
5. look a gift-horse in the mouth (usually negative) to find fault with a free gift or chance benefit
vb (tr)
6. to present (something) as a gift to (a person)
7. (often foll by with) to present (someone) with a gift
8. rare to endow with; bestow
[Old English gift payment for a wife, dowry; related to Old Norse gipt, Old High German gift, Gothic fragifts endowment, engagement; see give]
ˈgiftless adj
GIFT
(ɡɪft)n acronym for
(Gynaecology & Obstetrics) gamete intrafallopian transfer: a technique, similar to in vitro fertilization, that enables some women who are unable to conceive to bear children. Egg cells are removed from the woman's ovary, mixed with sperm, and introduced into one of her Fallopian tubes
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gift
(gɪft)n.
1. something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to honor a person or an occasion or to provide assistance; present.
2. the act of giving.
3. something bestowed or acquired without being sought or earned by the receiver.
4. a special ability or capacity; natural endowment; talent: a gift for music.
v.t. 5. to give some power, capacity, or talent to.
6. to present (someone) with a gift: just the thing to gift the newlyweds.
[1125–75; Middle English < Old Norse gift; c. Old English gift (Middle English yift) marriage gift; akin to give]
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gift
Past participle: gifted
Gerund: gifting
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| Noun | 1. |  gift - something acquired without compensationacquisition - something acquired; "a recent acquisition by the museum" devise - (law) a gift of real property by will free lunch - something acquired without effort or payment or obligation; "there is no free lunch in politics or Hollywood" bride price - money or property given (in some societies) by the bridegroom to the family of his bride largess, largesse - a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously prize, award - something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery; "the prize was a free trip to Europe" present - something presented as a gift; "his tie was a present from his wife" donation, contribution - a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause enrichment - a gift that significantly increases the recipient's wealth lagniappe - a small gift (especially one given by a merchant to a customer who makes a purchase) bestowment, bestowal - a gift that is bestowed or conferred freebee, freebie - something that is free (usually provided as part of a promotional scheme); "the road map was a freebie" giveaway - a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group gift horse - a gift (usually of inferior quality) that should be accepted uncritically; "it wasn't much, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth" |
| 2. |  gift - natural abilities or qualities natural ability - ability that is inherited hang, knack, bent - a special way of doing something; "he had a bent for it"; "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"; "he couldn't get the hang of it" flair, genius - a natural talent; "he has a flair for mathematics"; "he has a genius for interior decorating" raw talent - powerfully impressive talent | |
| 3. |  gift - the act of giving oblation, offering - the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor" accordance of rights, accordance - the act of granting rights; "the accordance to Canada of rights of access" endowment - the act of endowing with a permanent source of income; "his generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time" charity - an activity or gift that benefits the public at large donation, contribution - act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity almsgiving, alms-giving - making voluntary contributions to aid the poor | |
| Verb | 1. | gift - give qualities or abilities to enable - render capable or able for some task; "This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street"; "The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain" cover - invest with a large or excessive amount of something; "She covered herself with glory" |
| 2. | gift - give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?" hand out, pass out, give out, distribute - give to several people; "The teacher handed out the exams" give away - make a gift of; "She gave away her antique furniture" raffle, raffle off - dispose of in a lottery; "We raffled off a trip to the Bahamas" bung, fee, tip - give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on; "Remember to tip the waiter"; "fee the steward" bequeath, will, leave - leave or give by will after one's death; "My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry"; "My grandfather left me his entire estate" cede, surrender, give up, deliver - relinquish possession or control over; "The squatters had to surrender the building after the police moved in" treat - provide with a gift or entertainment; "Grandmother always treated us to the circus"; "I like to treat myself to a day at a spa when I am depressed" donate - give to a charity or good cause; "I donated blood to the Red Cross for the victims of the earthquake"; "donate money to the orphanage"; "She donates to her favorite charity every month" tender - offer or present for acceptance |
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gift
noun
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gift
noun1. Something bestowed freely:
Chiefly British: handsel.
2. Something given to a charity or cause:
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Translations
موهِبَههَدِيَّةهَدِيَّه، مِنْحَهيَهب
dardarovatnadánídárek
gavegivetalentdonereevne
donaco
andkinkima
lahjalahjoittaakyky
dar
gefagjöfhæfileiki, gáfa
贈り物
선물
daredonaredonum
gamtos apdovanotasgerai pakabintas liežuvispadovanotitalentas
dāvanadāvinātspējastalants
dar
dardarilo
gåvapresentbegåvning
ของขวัญ
quà
gift
[gɪft]A. N
1. (= present) → regalo m, obsequio m (frm) (Comm) (also free gift) → obsequio m (Jur) → donación f
it's a gift! (= very cheap) → ¡es una ganga!; (= very easy) → es pan comido, ¡está tirado!
don't look a gift horse in the mouth → a caballo regalado no le mires el dentado
it's a gift! (= very cheap) → ¡es una ganga!; (= very easy) → es pan comido, ¡está tirado!
don't look a gift horse in the mouth → a caballo regalado no le mires el dentado
C. CPD gift certificate N (US) = gift token gift coupon N → cupón m de regalo
gift shop, gift store (US) N → tienda f de regalos
"gift shop" → artículos mpl de regalo
gift tax N → impuesto m sobre donaciones
gift token, gift voucher N → vale-obsequio m
gift shop, gift store (US) N → tienda f de regalos
"gift shop" → artículos mpl de regalo
gift tax N → impuesto m sobre donaciones
gift token, gift voucher N → vale-obsequio m
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
gift
[ˈgɪft] (= donation) → don m
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
gift
n
(= thing given) → Geschenk nt, → Gabe f (liter); (= donation to charity) → Spende f; (Jur) → Schenkung f; to make a gift of something to somebody, to make somebody a gift of something → jdm etw zum Geschenk machen (form); there is a free gift with every purchase over £10 → bei jedem Kauf im Wert von über £ 10 erhalten Sie ein Geschenk; a free gift of a tin of soup → eine Dose Suppe umsonst; I wouldn’t have it as a gift → ich möchte es nicht geschenkt haben; that question/goal was a gift (inf) → die Frage/das Tor war ja geschenkt (inf); he thinks he’s God’s gift (to women) (inf) → er denkt, er ist der Traum aller Frauen
(= talent) → Gabe f; to have a gift for something → ein Talent nt → für etw haben; she has a gift for teaching → sie hat eine Begabung zur Lehrerin; he has a gift for languages/music → er ist sprachbegabt/musikalisch begabt ? gab
vt → als Schenkung überlassen
gift
:gift horse
gift tax
n → Schenkungssteuer f
gift token, gift voucher
n → Geschenkgutschein m
giftwrap
vt → in or mit Geschenkpapier einwickeln
n → Geschenkpapier nt
gift-wrapping
n → Geschenkpapier nt
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
gift
[gɪft] na. (present) → dono, regalo (Comm) (also free gift) → omaggio
as a free gift → in omaggio, in dono
it's a gift! (fam) (easy) → è uno scherzo!
as a free gift → in omaggio, in dono
it's a gift! (fam) (easy) → è uno scherzo!
b. (talent) to have a gift for sth → avere il dono di qc
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
gift
(gift) noun1. something given willingly, eg as a present. a birthday gift.
2. a natural ability. She has a gift for music.
verb to give or present as a gift. This painting was gifted by our former chairman.
ˈgifted adjective having very great natural ability. a gifted musician/child.
gift of the gab the ability to talk fluently and persuasively.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
gift
→ هَدِيَّة dárek gave Geschenk δώρο regalo lahja présent dar regalo 贈り物 선물 geschenk gave dar presente подарок gåva ของขวัญ armağan quà 礼物Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
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GIFT
abbr gamete intrafallopian transfer. V. transfer.English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.