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   Gift

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   noun

   • 1. a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present: "a Christmas gift" Similar presentdonationofferingcontributionhandoutpresentationbestowallargessealmscharitybonusawardpremiumbountyboonfavorbequestlegacyinheritancesettlementsubsidygrantendowmentbenefactiontipgratuitybaksheeshgivingpourboireinformal:freebieperkprezziesweetenerformal:perquisitearchaic:conferment
   • ▪ an act of giving something as a present: "his mother's gift of a pen"
   • ▪ a very easy task or unmissable opportunity: informal "that touchdown was an absolute gift"
   • 2. a natural ability or talent: "he has a gift for comedy" Similar talentflairaptitudefacilityknacktechniquetouchbentabilityexpertisecapacitycapabilitypowerfacultyendowmentstrengthstrong pointfortegeniusbrilliancedexterityadroitnessskillclevernessvirtuosityartistry

   verb

   • 1. give (something) as a gift, especially formally or as a donation or bequest: "the company gifted 2,999 shares to a charity"
   • ▪ present (someone) with a gift or gifts: "the director gifted her with a heart-shaped brooch"
   • ▪ endow with (something): "she was gifted with a powerful clairvoyance"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse gipt; related to give.

   Derivatives

   • 1. giftable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What is the difference between gift and present?

   • Gift comes from the old Germanic root for “to give.” It referred to an act of giving, and then, to the thing being given. In Old English it meant the dowry given to a bride’s parents. Present comes from the French for “to present.” A present is the thing presented or bestowed.

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   Why is the word gift so popular?

   • Since the 1990s the word has surged in popularity, perhaps in part because of a well-known Seinfeld episode concerning “regifting” and “degifting.” Happy holidays! 'Tis the season for gifting! Ooh, sorry—did that use of the verb gift make you feel weird?

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   Do you have to pay tax on a gift?

   • Certain deductions are allowed for gift tax purposes. The top rate for estate and gift tax is 40%. As part of its overall transfer tax system, the US imposes a generation-skipping tax (GST) on certain transfers. The states also impose various estate, gift, and/or inheritance taxes.

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   1 day ago · The aging process includes contrasting feelings: sadness that we can't go back in time and gratitude for the wisdom we have gained. Navigating this paradox is a challenge.

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   5 days ago · adjective. expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune. “a congratulatory telegram”. “the usual congratulatory crowd was conspicuously absent”. synonyms: gratulatory.

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   9 hours ago · Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states, from the most sublime virtue or good habit, the deepest interpersonal affection, to the simplest pleasure. [1] An example of this range of meanings is that the love of a mother differs from the love of a spouse, which differs from the love for food.

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