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giving
/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/
verb
(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
"I give it a 95% chance of success."
To yield slightly when a force is applied.
noun
The act of bestowing as a gift; a conferring or imparting.
A gift; a benefaction.
The act of softening, breaking, or yielding.
adjective
Having the tendency to give; generous
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