Meaning of giving in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   giving

   Definitions

   1. given or giving freely

   Examples

   • « was a big tipper »
   • « the bounteous goodness of God »
   • « bountiful compliments »
   • « a freehanded host »
   • « a handsome allowance »
   • « Saturday's child is loving and giving »
   • « a liberal backer of the arts »
   • « a munificent gift »
   • « her fond and »

   Synonyms

   • generous

2. Noun

   giving

   Definitions

   1. the act of giving
3. 2. the imparting of news or promises etc.

   Examples

   • « he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving »
   • « giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily »
4. 3. disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return

   Examples

   • « the alumni followed a program of annual giving »