gift

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a natural ability to do something very well.

n. an innate talent or natural aptitude for a specific activity or field.

“He has a real gift for languages and speaks four fluently.”

“Her natural gift for mathematics was evident from a young age, long before she began formal training in advanced calculus.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

v. to give something to someone as a present.

v. to present something as a gift to a person or institution. Often used in formal or journalistic contexts.

“The company gifted a new laptop to every employee this year.”

“The estate was gifted to the National Trust upon the owner's death, ensuring the historic gardens would be preserved for the public.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports Informal

v. to give something away too easily, like a goal in a game.

v. to allow an opponent to gain an advantage or score through a mistake.

“The goalkeeper gifted the other team a goal by dropping the ball.”

“The defender gifted the striker an opening with a poorly timed pass, leading to a decisive goal in the final minutes.”