special gift

collocation in English

meaningsofspecialandgift

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special
adjective
uk
/ˈspeʃ.əl/
us
/ˈspeʃ.əl/
not ordinary ...
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gift
noun
uk
/ɡɪft/
us
/ɡɪft/
a present or something that ...
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(Definition ofspecialandgiftfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofspecial gift

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We are left in no doubt that we are dealing with a direct descendant of the animal whosespecialgiftwas the multiplication of words.
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According to this argument, then, human life is a divinelike,specialgift.
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I choose to locate thisspecialgiftin the human ability to organize language through item-based patterns.
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She had aspecialgift, of being able to get on with people, to get them to co-operate and to repress strife and antagonism.
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The selection of young people for posts by way of examinations requires a veryspecialgiftwhich is acquired only after long experience.
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Nevertheless, it is quite true that there are boys who do show aspecialgiftfor science.
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I do not believe there is anyspecialgiftof statesmanship about professors.
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I believe that the ability to teach is a talent and aspecialgiftrequiring patience, tolerance, serenity and pastoral qualities, in addition to those needed by other professions.
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It was aspecialgiftto the cathedral and installed in 1981.
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She had aspecialgiftfor reaching the deaf and mentally ill nuns among her charges.
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Each of the children has aspecialgift.
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He had aspecialgiftfor making the gospel both understandable and attractive.
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The fragrance is aspecialgiftfor the fans and to bring them even closer together.
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It was said that she had aspecialgiftfor relieving suffering.
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He had aspecialgiftof being able to sense and analyze an artist's inner creative abilities and talents, even if the artist couldn't.
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However, aspecialgiftis given away together with each issue, which is releated to one of the series featured in the magazine.
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The album also has a bonus 7 inch vinyl record as aspecialgiftwhen pre-ordering through a select dealer.
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She discovers that she has aspecialgiftfor communicating with horses.
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Despite herspecialgift, she believes that all dreams, good or bad, are a natural part of the dreamscape.
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The performance was in an inner city school to inspire young kids not to get discouraged and find theirspecialgiftto the world.
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