giving

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of giving
  2. noun the imparting of news or promises etc.
  3. noun disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return

Etymology

By surface analysis, give + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

gift

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