Main entry: giving
Definition: disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return
Usage: the alumni followed a program of annual giving
Definition: the act of giving
Main entry: giving
Definition: the imparting of news or promises etc.
Usage: he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving; giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily
Main entry: big, bighearted, freehanded, openhanded, bounteous, bountiful, giving, handsome, liberal
Definition: given or giving freely
Usage: was a big tipper; the bounteous goodness of God; bountiful compliments; a freehanded host; a handsome allowance; Saturday's child is loving and giving; a liberal backer of the arts; a munificent gift; her fond and openhanded grandfather