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Giving

GIH-vihng

/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

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Syllable breakdown

giving

Dictionary meaning

Given or giving freely.

Examples

  • The alumni followed a program of annual giving.
  • They gave us an update and made a great show of the giving.

Synonyms: big

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