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Give

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Definitions for Give

noun
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
Synonyms
spring springiness
verb
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
Examples
  1. She gave him a black eye
  2. The draft gave me a cold
verb
be the cause or source of
Synonyms
yield afford
Examples
  1. He gave me a lot of trouble
  2. Our meeting afforded much interesting information
verb
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
Examples
  1. I gave her my money
  2. can you give me lessons?
  3. She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
verb
convey or reveal information
Examples
  1. Give one's name
verb
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
Synonyms
pay
Examples
  1. bestow
  2. Don't pay him any mind
  3. give the orders
  4. Give him my best regards
  5. pay attention
verb
organize or be responsible for
Synonyms
hold throw have make
Examples
  1. hold a reception
  2. have, throw, or make a party
  3. give a course
verb
convey or communicate
Synonyms
throw
Examples
  1. of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
  2. Throw a glance
  3. She gave me a dirty look
verb
give as a present
Synonyms
gift present
Examples
  1. make a gift of
  2. What will you give her for her birthday?
verb
cause to happen or be responsible for
Synonyms
yield
Examples
  1. His two singles gave the team the victory
verb
dedicate
Synonyms
pay devote
Examples
  1. give thought to
  2. give priority to
  3. pay attention to
verb
give or supply
Synonyms
render yield return generate
Examples
  1. The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
  2. This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
  3. The estate renders some revenue for the family
verb
transmit (knowledge or skills)
Synonyms
impart leave pass on
Examples
  1. give a secret to the Russians
  2. leave your name and address here
  3. impart a new skill to the students
verb
bring about
Synonyms
establish
Examples
  1. The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
verb
leave with
Examples
  1. give temporarily
  2. Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
  3. Can I give you the children for the weekend?
verb
emit or utter
Examples
  1. Give a gulp
  2. give a yelp
verb
endure the loss of
Synonyms
sacrifice
Examples
  1. He gave his life for his children
  2. I gave two sons to the war
verb
place into the hands or custody of
Synonyms
pass hand reach pass on turn over
Examples
  1. hand me the spoon, please
  2. Turn the files over to me, please
  3. He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
verb
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
Synonyms
dedicate consecrate commit devote
Examples
  1. She committed herself to the work of God
  2. give one's talents to a good cause
  3. consecrate your life to the church
verb
give (as medicine)
Examples
  1. I gave him the drug
verb
give or convey physically
Synonyms
apply
Examples
  1. She gave him First Aid
  2. I gave him a punch in the nose
verb
bestow
Synonyms
render
Examples
  1. give homage
  2. render thanks
verb
bestow, especially officially
Synonyms
grant
Examples
  1. grant a degree
  2. give a divorce
  3. This bill grants us new rights
verb
move in order to make room for someone for something
Synonyms
move over give way ease up yield
Examples
  1. The park gave way to a supermarket
  2. `Move over,' he told the crowd
verb
give food to
Synonyms
feed
Examples
  1. Feed the starving children in India
  2. don't give the child this tough meat
verb
contribute to some cause
Synonyms
contribute chip in kick in
Examples
  1. I gave at the office
verb
break down, literally or metaphorically
Synonyms
collapse fall in cave in give way break founder
Examples
  1. The wall collapsed
  2. The business collapsed
  3. The dam broke
  4. The roof collapsed
  5. The wall gave in
  6. The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice
verb
estimate the duration or outcome of something
Examples
  1. He gave the patient three months to live
  2. I gave him a very good chance at success
verb
execute and deliver
Examples
  1. Give bond
verb
deliver in exchange or recompense
Examples
  1. I'll give you three books for four CDs
verb
afford access to
Synonyms
afford open
Examples
  1. the door opens to the patio
  2. The French doors give onto a terrace
verb
present to view
Examples
  1. He gave the sign to start
verb
perform for an audience
Examples
  1. Pollini is giving another concert in New York
verb
be flexible under stress of physical force
Synonyms
yield
Examples
  1. This material doesn't give
verb
propose
Examples
  1. He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
verb
accord by verdict
Examples
  1. give a decision for the plaintiff
verb
manifest or show
Examples
  1. This student gives promise of real creativity
  2. The office gave evidence of tampering
verb
offer in good faith
Examples
  1. He gave her his word
verb
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
Examples
  1. give one's opinion
  2. give an excuse
verb
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
Examples
  1. You gave me to think that you agreed with me
verb
allow to have or take
Examples
  1. I give you two minutes to respond
verb
inflict as a punishment
Examples
  1. She gave the boy a good spanking
  2. The judge gave me 10 years
verb
occur
Examples
  1. what gives?
verb
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
Examples
  1. She gave herself to many men
verb
proffer (a body part)
Examples
  1. She gave her hand to her little sister

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