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gift

The correct spelling is gift.

How to pronounce gift

/ɡɪft/
noun

IPA: /ɡɪft/

Say it like: Jif-t

The correct spelling is gift. Something given to another voluntarily, without charge. For example: "She had a gift for playing the flute."

Usage Examples

She had a gift for playing the flute.

The office is in the gift of the President.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
  2. 2.A talent or natural ability.
  3. 3.Something gained incidentally, without effort.
  4. 4.The act, right, or power of giving or bestowing.

verb

  1. 1.To give as a gift or donation.
  2. 2.To give away, to concede easily.

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