giving, n.
(givings)
freq. cnt. 1
(givings)
freq. cnt. 1
the act of giving
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
gift giving
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
<noun.act>
giving
sample sentences
"the alumni followed a program of annual giving"
semantic pointers
hypernym
the imparting of news or promises etc.
<noun.communication>
giving
sample sentences
"he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving""giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily"
semantic pointers
hypernym