the act of giving

[ Syn: gift ]

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'

disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return; the alumni followed a program of annual giving'

given or giving freely; was a big tipper; the bounteous goodness of God; bountiful compliments; a freehanded host; a handsome allowance; Saturdays child is loving and giving; a liberal backer of the arts; a munificent gift; her fond and openhanded grandfather

[ Syn: big , bighearted , bounteous , bountiful , freehanded , handsome , liberal , openhanded ]