giving meaning and definition

GIVING noun

Definition of giving (noun)

1. the act of giving
   • synonyms: gift
2. the imparting of news or promises etc.
   • "he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving"; "giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily"
3. disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
   • "the alumni followed a program of annual giving"

GIVING adjective

Definition of giving (adjective)

1. given or giving freely
   • "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather"
   • synonyms: big, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, handsome, liberal, openhanded