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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

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

Slang Meanings

giving vibes
She was giving vibes of generosity all night.
giving back energy
The audience was really giving back energy to the performers.