# giving

Pronunciation: say "GIV-ing" /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of give. — present participle and gerund of give
   - Simple: The -ing form of give. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.
   - _The volunteers are giving their weekends to help rebuild homes._
   - _Giving generously, she donated half her savings to the shelter._
5. To project a particular vibe, mood, or aesthetic, as if putting it on display. *(slang)*
   - Simple: To show a certain mood or style, like a look that reminds you of something.
   - _That outfit is giving effortless old-Hollywood glamour._
   - _The new album cover is giving bold retro futurism._
6. To look or feel strikingly impressive or stylish, used on its own as a statement of approval. *(slang)*
   - Simple: To look amazing, stylish, and full of impressive energy.
   - _The moment the lights came up, the whole set was giving._
   - _Honestly, that final performance was giving._

## Adjective

2. Generous by nature; inclined to share time, money, or care with others.
   - Simple: Happy to share what you have with other people.
   - _He has a giving spirit and volunteers at the food bank every weekend._
   - _Their giving nature made every newcomer feel welcome._

## Noun

3. The act of bestowing something as a gift; the conferring or imparting of something from one person to another.
   - Simple: The act of handing something to someone as a gift.
   - _The giving of awards brought the long ceremony to a close._
   - _Charitable giving rose sharply during the crisis._
4. A gift; something bestowed on another as a benefaction or kindness.
   - Simple: A gift, or something kind given to help someone.
   - _The museum's new wing was funded by a single giving from a wealthy patron._
   - _Each giving to the foundation is recorded and acknowledged by name._
7. The act of softening, breaking, or yielding under force, pressure, or strain.
   - Simple: The act of bending, softening, or breaking under weight or force.
   - _The sudden giving of the rope sent the crates crashing down._
   - _Engineers measured the giving of the beam as the load increased._

## Origin

Formed from the verb "give" plus the suffix "-ing".

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/giving (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).