Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun gift
3 senses of gift
Sense 1
gift -- (something acquired without compensation)
=> acquisition -- (something acquired; "a recent acquisition by the museum")
Sense 2
endowment, gift, talent, natural endowment -- (natural abilities or qualities)
=> natural ability -- (ability that is inherited)
Sense 3
giving, gift -- (the act of giving)
=> sharing, share-out -- (a distribution in shares)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb gift
2 senses of gift
Sense 1
endow, indue, gift, empower, invest, endue -- (give qualities or abilities to)
=> enable -- (render capable or able for some task; "This skill will enable you to find a job on Wall Street"; "The rope enables you to secure yourself when you climb the mountain")
Sense 2
give, gift, present -- (give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?")