definition of
giving

[1] #1 giving n. [gift] the act of giving. wn

[2] #2 giving s. [big, bighearted, bounteous, bountiful, freehanded, handsome, liberal, openhanded] given or giving freely; "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. wn

[3] #3 giving n. the imparting of news or promises etc.; "he gave us the news and made a great show of the giving"; "giving his word of honor seemed to come too easily". wn

[4] #4 giving n. disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return; "the alumni followed a program of annual giving". wn