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alms |
a charitable gift, esp. of money, given to the poor. |
autistic savant |
an autistic person who has an extraordinary gift or ability, as in mathematics, music, or art. |
baksheesh |
in several Near Eastern countries, a gift of money; tip. |
beg |
to ask for (food, money, or other necessities) as charity or as a gift. [1/4 definitions] |
benefaction |
a gift or donation, esp, to a charitable instititution. [1/2 definitions] |
bestow |
to give as a gift or award (usually followed by "on"). |
Blarney stone |
a stone in Blarney Castle in Ireland, reputed to give the gift of blarney to those who kiss it. |
blessing |
a special favor or gift. [1/3 definitions] |
Christmas |
this day as a legal holiday and an occasion for greetings and gift-giving. [1/3 definitions] |
compliment |
to display affection or respect by a gift or favor. [1/5 definitions] |
donate |
to make a gift or contribution. [1/2 definitions] |
donation |
the gift or contribution thus made. [1/2 definitions] |
donee |
in law, the receiver of a gift or donation. |
dower |
a natural gift or talent. [1/4 definitions] |
dowry |
a natural ability, gift, or endowment; talent. [1/2 definitions] |
Easter egg |
a decorated or colored egg used as a gift or ornament on Easter. [1/2 definitions] |
favor |
a gift given to each person at a social event. [1/6 definitions] |
gift |
to give a gift or gifts to. [1/3 definitions] |
gift certificate |
a coupon that is purchased and then given as a gift, entitling the receiver to select goods or services totaling the amount specified on the coupon. |
gift voucher |
(chiefly British) a coupon that is purchased and then given as a gift, entitling the receiver to select goods or services totaling the amount specified on the coupon; gift certificate. |
gift-wrap |
to wrap (something) with decorative ribbons and paper for a gift. [2 definitions] |
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