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How to pronounce gift
Say it like this: /ɡɪft/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does gift mean?
nounSomething given to another voluntarily, without charge.
“She gave him a cell phone as a birthday gift.”
A talent or natural ability.
“She had a gift for playing the flute.”
Something gained incidentally, without effort.
verbTo give as a gift or donation.
To give away, to concede easily.
“Chelsea threw away two points when substitute Salomon Kalou gifted Valencia a penalty five minutes from time with a needless handball.”
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