01 n. The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
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1.
The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
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2.
A gift; a benefaction.[R.]
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3.
The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.“His givings out were of an infinite distance From his true meant design.” — Shak.
Phrases & compounds
Giving in —
a falling inwards; a collapse.
Giving out —
anything uttered or asserted; an outgiving.