giving

giving
noun
1. the act of giving (Freq. 1)
• Syn: ↑gift
• Derivationally related forms: ↑gift (for: ↑gift), ↑give
• Hypernyms: ↑sharing, ↑share-out
• Hyponyms:
2. the imparting of news or promises etc.
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he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving

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giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily

• Derivationally related forms: ↑give
• Hypernyms: ↑conveyance, ↑imparting, ↑impartation
3. disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
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the alumni followed a program of annual giving

• Derivationally related forms: ↑give
• Hypernyms: ↑disposal, ↑disposition
adjective
given or giving freely
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was a big tipper

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the bounteous goodness of God

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bountiful compliments

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a freehanded host

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a handsome allowance

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Saturday's child is loving and giving

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a liberal backer of the arts

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a munificent gift

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her fond and openhanded grandfather

• Syn:
• Similar to: ↑generous
• Derivationally related forms:

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