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regifted

/ˌriːˈɡɪftɪd/ /riˈɡɪftɪd/

Meanings
verb
To give something as a gift which the giver previously received as a gift; to give to a person something previously received as a gift.

Examples :

""I felt bad that I regifted the scented candle, but I knew my aunt would appreciate it more than I would." "
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration giver

giver noun

/ˈɡɪvər/

One who gives; a donor or contributor.

"The charity recognized the biggest giver at their annual gala. "

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

Illustration gift

gift noun

/ɡɪft/

Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.

"My grandmother gave me a gift of a beautiful scarf for my birthday. "

Illustration candle

candle noun

/ˈkændl̩/

A light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin.

"The candle on the table gave off a warm, soft light. "

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

Illustration give

give noun

/ɡɪv/

The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilence.

"There is no give in his dogmatic religious beliefs."

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scented verb

/ˈsɛntɪd/ /sɛnˈtɪd/

To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.

"The hounds scented the fox in the woods."

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appreciate verb

/əˈpɹiː.si.eɪt/

To be grateful or thankful for.

"I appreciate your efforts"

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previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

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would noun

/wʊd/ /wəd/

Something that would happen, or would be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.

"A promotion at work would be a great reward for his hard work. "