Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of gift
"The children opened their gifts and gasped when they found a new bicycle inside the largest box."
In plain English: Gifts are things that people give to each other without expecting anything in return.
"We exchanged small gifts with our friends during the holiday party."
Usage: Gifts are tangible items or experiences given voluntarily to someone without payment in exchange. Use this plural form when referring to multiple presents received during occasions like birthdays or holidays.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gift
"He gifts his friends a new book every birthday."
In plain English: To give something to someone freely without expecting anything in return.
"The company will gift new employees with a bonus package after their first year."
Usage: Avoid using "gifts" as a verb; instead, use "gives" or "donates" to indicate giving something to someone. The word "gifts" functions correctly only as a noun referring to presents or talents.
Gifts is the plural form of gift, which comes from Old English giefu meaning "a giving." It entered Middle English as an abstract noun denoting something given freely without payment.