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gift vs largesse

largesse vs gift

gift and largesse both are nouns.

gift is a verb but largesse is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gift Yes No Yes No
largesse Yes No No No
As nouns, largesse is a hyponym of gift; that is, largesse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than gift:
  • gift: something acquired without compensation
  • largesse: a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
gift (noun) largesse (noun)
the act of giving liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
natural abilities or qualities a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
something acquired without compensation
gift (verb) largesse (verb)
give as a present; make a gift of
give qualities or abilities to
Difference between gift and largesse

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