giving

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der großzügig, gütig und bereit ist, anderen Zeit, Geld oder Hilfe zu geben.

Describes a person who is generous, kind, and willing to give time, money, or help to others.

1. Generous or CharitableB2formal

   Willing to give freely; generous and unselfish.

   Großzügig oder wohltätig

   • She is a very giving person, always helping others.
   • His giving nature made him a beloved community member.
   • The organization relies on giving individuals to fund its projects.

   Synonymealtruisticbenevolentbigheartedbountifulcharitablegenerousliberalmagnanimousmunificentopenhandedphilanthropicunselfish

   Antonymegreedymiserlyselfishstingyungenerous

• Substantiv, das den Akt des Gebens, Schenkens oder Überlassens von etwas an eine andere Person bezeichnet, oft ohne eine Gegenleistung zu erwarten.

A noun referring to the act of providing, donating, or transferring something to another person, often without expecting something in return.

unzählbar

1. Act of givingB1formal

   The action of providing something to someone, often without expecting something in return.

   Geben

   • Giving to charity is a noble act.
   • She believes in the importance of giving.
   • The holiday season is a time for giving.

   Synonymebestowalcharityconferralcontributiondonationendowmentgrantofferingphilanthropy

   Antonymetakingwithholding

2. Imparting informationB2formal

   The act of sharing news, promises, or other information with others.

   Informationsvermittlung

   • The giving of false promises can damage trust.
   • His giving of the news was met with shock.
   • The official's giving of the statement was carefully worded.

   Synonymeannouncementcommunicationconveyancedisclosuredivulgenceimpartationreportingtellingtransmission

3. Voluntary property transferC1formal

   The legal act of transferring ownership of property without receiving payment or compensation in return.

   Schenkung

   • The giving of the land to the university was a generous donation.
   • The will specified the giving of the estate to his children.
   • Tax laws often apply to the giving of property as a gift.

   Synonymebestowalconveyancedonationgiftgranttransfer

• Verb, das das Übergeben von etwas an jemanden oder das Ausführen einer Handlung für jemanden bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring something to someone or performing an action for someone.

unregelmäßiges Verb

1. Transfer possessionA1formal

   To hand over something to someone without expecting payment.

   Übergeben

   • She gave me a birthday present.
   • He gave his coat to the homeless man.
   • Please give me the book.

   Synonymeawardbestowcontributedeliverdonateentrustfurnishgranthandhand overofferpasspresentprovidesupplytransfer

   Antonymekeepreceivetakewithhold

2. Provide or supplyA1formal

   To provide something needed or requested.

   Geben

   • The teacher gave us homework.
   • They gave their support to the project.
   • The restaurant gives free Wi-Fi to customers.

   Synonymebestowdeliverfurnishgrantofferpresentprovidesupply

   Antonymekeepretainwithhold

3. Deliver a performanceA2formal

   To perform or present something, like a speech or show.

   Aufführen

   • She gave a speech at the conference.
   • The band gave an amazing concert.
   • He gave a detailed explanation of the problem.

   Synonymedeliverperformpresentput onrenderstage

4. Cause or produceB1formal

   To cause a particular effect or result.

   Hervorrufen

   • The news gave him a shock.
   • This medicine gives relief from pain.
   • The decision gave rise to controversy.

   Synonymebring aboutcausecreategenerateoccasionproduceyield

Phrasal-Variantengive awaygive ingive offgive outgive up