giving
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/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
- (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).“I give it a 95% chance of success.”
- To yield slightly when a force is applied.
- To collapse under pressure or force.“One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.”
noun
- The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
- A gift; a benefaction.
- The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.
adjective
- Having the tendency to give; generous
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Synonyms
bendcedeflexmoveyieldestimateguesspredictgenerousbigheartedbounteousbountifulhandsomefreehandedbigopenhandedgiftliberal