gift
Translation
present, talent
Examples
I received a lovely gift for my birthday.
I received a lovely gift for my birthday.
She has a real gift for music.
She has a real gift for music.
Grammar Patterns
a gift ((for sb.)) a present for someone He bought a gift for his mother.
a gift ((for sth.)) a talent for something She has a gift for languages.
Similar Words
Synonyms: present, donation; talent, flair
Etymology
From Old English 'gift' (payment for a wife, dowry), related to the verb 'give'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gift' as something that is 'given' to you, whether it's a present or a talent.