Definitions

gift

[gift] / gɪft /

NOUN

something given freely, for no recompense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance award benefit bonus contribution donation endowment favor giveaway grant legacy offering premium present relief reward souvenir subsidy tip tribute

STRONG

alms benefaction bequest bestowal boon bounty charity courtesy dispensation fairing gratuity hand hand-me-down handout honorarium lagniappe largesse libation oblation offertory philanthropy pittance presentation provision ration remembrance remittance subscription tax benefit tax write-off token write-off

WEAK

goodie

Antonyms

WEAK

forfeit loss penalty

NOUN

talent, aptitude

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability accomplishment endowment

STRONG

acquirement aptness attainment attribute bent capability capacity faculty flair forte genius head instinct knack leaning numen power propensity set specialty turn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

failing shortcoming weakness

STRONG

inability incapacity incompetence ineptitude ineptness lack

Example Sentences

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Since its inception in the 1980s, surrogacy has been described by industry leaders and practitioners as an intimate gift to struggling parents from generous surrogates.

From The Wall Street Journal

The headmaster at the time noticed his natural talent and eventually encouraged him to devote more of his energy to developing that gift.

From BBC

For Liverpool fans, that will be music to their ears and a belated Christmas gift.

From BBC

The supremely gifted 22-year-old has sometimes left Guardiola frustrated after over-elaborating when a simple pass would be the better option, but he showcased his dazzling skill to great effect at the City Ground.

From Barron's

You might think Robbie Williams is the greatest gift to music the world has ever seen.

From BBC

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