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.
is gifting
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present progressiveof gift (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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One of Burning Man’s 10 principles is gifting, which is why the festival runs on a gifting economy.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
One option is gifting directly to an educational institution they attend.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Now, Hedreen, 88, is gifting his entire collection, comprising more than 200 artworks and estimated to be worth about $300 million, to Seattle University.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2024
It doesn’t sound like your mom is gifting you the house if you pay her rent.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2022
As part of the celebrations The Royal Mint is gifting 7,000 coins to children who complete the special Jubilee edition of The Queen's Green Canopy Junior Forester Award.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2022
