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giving

/ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does giving mean?

verb, noun

The act of giving something to someone or something, or the state of being given to. Giving is an act of providing or bestowing something, often with the intention of helping or benefiting the recipient.

Example

"She spent her afternoon giving food to the homeless at the local soup kitchen."

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