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giving

The word “giving” has 2 syllables: giv-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “giving” has 286 synonyms and 93 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for giving along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for giving

Antonyms for giving

Meanings of giving

  • verb
    1. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
    2. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
    3. To yield slightly when a force is applied.
    4. To collapse under pressure or force.
    5. To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
    6. To lead (onto or into).
    7. To provide a view of.
    8. To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.
    9. To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.
    10. To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.
    11. To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.
    12. To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.
    13. To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).
    14. To grant power or permission to; to allow.
    15. To devote or apply (oneself).
    16. To become soft or moist.
    17. To shed tears; to weep.
    18. To have a misgiving.
    19. To be going on, to be occurring.
  • noun
    1. The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
    2. A gift; a benefaction.
    3. The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.
  • adjective
    1. Having the tendency to give; generous.

Example Sentences

  • She enjoys giving gifts to her friends during the holidays.
  • The teacher is giving instructions before the test begins.
  • He is known for giving helpful advice to everyone.
  • They are giving their full attention to the presentation.
  • Her parents believe in giving children enough freedom to learn independently.

On this page you'll find 379 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to giving, such as: accepting, accrediting, acquiring, acting, adaptable, addressing, administering.

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