Giving

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪvɪŋ

Verb

1. Present participle of give''These bright surfaces are sprayed with a fine spray of ink, thus giving them an even surface.' - First Usenet use via Google Groups, fa.human-nets, 6 May 1981 0359-EDT, Gary Feldman at CMU-10A

Full definition of giving

Adjective

1. having the tendency to give; generousTo become like Christ involves everything else: becoming a loving and giving person, having confidence enabling you to be vulnerable (psychologically and physically; Jesus did both), having the wisdom to see people's needs and the desire to meet them. - net.flame - 26 Mar 1984 by Jeff Sargent

Noun

1. The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
2. A gift; a benefaction.
3. The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.
• AddisonUpon the first giving of the weather.