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.
were gifting
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past progressiveof gift.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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I am curious as to how you presented what you were gifting her.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The male customers we did have were gifting to females, typically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025
And if, as in the original question, you were gifting just five of these three-dimensional fruits, then a sausage-style wrap would be perfect.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 6, 2023
Examining consumer behavior, a 2012 South Korean study found the leading motivations for purchasing a box of hangwa were gifting and upholding traditional image, respectively.
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2022
