Giving

/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of transferring something to another.

The giving of gifts during the holiday season is a joyful tradition.

the act of being generous or philanthropic.

Her giving to the community has made a significant impact.

verb

to freely transfer the possession of something to someone.

She is giving her old clothes to charity.

to provide or supply someone with something.

He is giving his friend advice on how to improve her skills.

to cause to be or to make someone feel something.

The movie is giving me a sense of nostalgia.

Middle English: from the verb 'give' + the suffix '-ing'

giving back

to return a favor or help the community

giving in

to yield to someone else's demands or pressure

giving up

to stop trying or to quit

giving it your all

to put forth maximum effort

gift

a thing given willingly to someone without payment

donate

to give (money or goods) for a good cause

contribute

to give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something

giving vibes

She was giving vibes of generosity all night.

giving back energy

The audience was really giving back energy to the performers.