giving
Translation
the act of giving, donation, generosity
Examples
The spirit of giving is strong at Christmas.
The spirit of generosity is strong at Christmas.
Thank you for the giving of your time.
Thank you for donating your time.
Giving to charity is a kind act.
Donating to charity is a kind act.
Grammar Patterns
((as a concept)) the act of giving Giving is better than receiving.
Similar Words
Synonyms: donation, charity, generosity
Etymology
The '-ing' form of the verb 'give', used as a noun to denote the action or process of giving.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ing' on a verb often creates a noun that refers to the action itself. 'Giving' is the act of 'to give'.