gift
noun
something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show favor toward someone, honor an occasion, or make a gesture of assistance; present.
gifting
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present participleof gift.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"Let us continue making a humanitarian contribution together; this is within our power," Dmitriev said, before gifting Melania Trump a framed drawing by an 11-year-old Oleshky evacuee.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The extraordinary gifting spree for which he will be remembered began around 2023.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
One of Burning Man’s 10 principles is gifting, which is why the festival runs on a gifting economy.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
We break down several tax-centric misconceptions about gifting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I don’t think Ma could have spent five minutes in this place without running to her car and gifting it some good, high-quality bookends.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
