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giving

 

[ ˈɡɪvɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action

The act of providing something to someone; to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; to hand over; to grant; to offer; to bestow.

Synonyms

bestow, donate, grant, offer, provide.

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Word Description / Examples
donate

Charitable activities involving giving money, goods, or time.

  • She decided to donate her old clothes to charity
  • We will donate $100 to the foundation
offer

Situations where one person presents something for acceptance or rejection.

  • She offered him a job
  • He offered to help her with the project
provide

Provision or supply of something needed or desired, often implying a necessity.

  • The school will provide all necessary materials
  • They provide excellent customer service
grant

Situations involving official or legal approval for a request or access.

  • The government will grant funds for the project
  • He was granted permission to enter the building
bestow

Formal or ceremonial occasions, often implying honor or privilege.

  • The university will bestow an honorary degree upon her
  • He was bestowed with the title of knight

Examples of usage

  • She is giving a speech at the conference tomorrow.
  • He gave me a beautiful gift for my birthday.
  • The organization is giving out free food to those in need.
  • The company decided to give a bonus to all employees.
  • The teacher gives a lot of homework to the students.

Translations

Translations of the word "giving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dando

🇮🇳 देना

🇩🇪 geben

🇮🇩 memberi

🇺🇦 давання

🇵🇱 dawanie

🇯🇵 与えること (ataeru koto)

🇫🇷 donner

🇪🇸 dar

🇹🇷 vermek

🇰🇷 주기 (jugi)

🇸🇦 إعطاء (i'eta')

🇨🇿 dávání

🇸🇰 dávanie

🇨🇳 给予 (jǐ yǔ)

🇸🇮 dajanje

🇮🇸 að gefa

🇰🇿 беру

🇬🇪 მიცემა (mitsema)

🇦🇿 vermə

🇲🇽 dar

Etymology

The word 'giving' comes from the Old English word 'giefan', which means 'to give'. Giving has been an integral part of human society for centuries, with various cultures and traditions emphasizing the importance of generosity and charity. Throughout history, giving has been associated with kindness, compassion, and altruism, forming the basis of many religions and ethical systems.

See also: forgive, gave, give, giveaway, given, giver, misgiving.

Word Frequency Rank

At #758 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.