Function and Gift

Function

Function noun - A social gathering.

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Gift and function are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gift" instead a noun "Function".

Gift noun - Something given to someone without expectation of a return.

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Function and gift are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Function" instead a noun "Gift".

Nearby Words: gifted, gifting

old	old function	old gift
special	special function	special gift
particular	particular function	particular gift
similar	similar function	similar gift
Other adjectives: normal, natural, specific, regular, original, true, actual, real, little, useless, diplomatic, unique, hidden, intended, able.

Ysengrin's "terrifying skills of gardening" border on Theurgy, as they were a gift given to him by Coyote (but they otherwise function like an Inherent Gift).

Source: Functional Magic aka: Magic
He explains it as a Time Lord gift, not a function of the TARDIS, which makes more sense since there are plenty of times when the TARDIS isn't around to translate.

Source: Translation Convention
For example, most spells require a crystal to function properly and be used by someone who doesn't naturally have the Gift.

Source: Literature / Hell's Gate

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