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   give

   /ɡɪv/

   verb

   • 1. freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone): "she gave him presents and clothes" Similar present withprovide withsupply withfurnish withgift withhandlet someone haveofferprofferawardgrantbestowaccordconferdonatecontributeput uphand overturn overmake overleavewillbequeathpledgevouchsafelendslipinformal:fork outshell outlay outcough upstump upante uppony upOpposite receiveaccepttakewithhold
   • ▪ administer (medicine): "she was given antibiotics"
   • ▪ hand over (an amount) in payment; pay: "how much did you give for that?"
   • ▪ used hyperbolically to express how greatly one wants to have or do something: "I'd give anything for a cup of tea" Similar sacrificegive uprelinquishdevotededicateset aside
   • ▪ commit or entrust: "a baby given into their care by the accident of her birth" Similar entrustcommitput into someone's handsconsignassignrenderformal:commend
   • ▪ freely set aside or devote for a purpose: "all who have given thought to the matter agree" Similar present withprovide withsupply withfurnish withgift withhandlet someone haveofferprofferawardgrantbestowaccordconferdonatecontributeput uphand overturn overmake overleavewillbequeathpledgevouchsafelendslipinformal:fork outshell outlay outcough upstump upante uppony upOpposite receiveaccepttakewithhold
   • ▪ (of a man) sanction the marriage of (his daughter) to someone: dated "he gave her in marriage to a noble"
   • ▪ consent to have sexual intercourse with (someone): dated "she gave herself to the king in order to obtain the pardon of her father"
   • ▪ used to present a speaker or entertainer or when making a toast: "for your entertainment this evening I give you … Mister Albert DeNero!"
   • 2. cause or allow (someone or something) to have or experience (something); provide with: "you gave me such a fright" Similar allowpermitlet havegrantaccordoffershowdisplayset outset forthindicatedetailgive details oflistcausebe a source ofmakecreateoccasionadministerdeliverdealinflictimpose
   • ▪ provide (love or other emotional support) to: "his parents gave him the encouragement he needed to succeed" Similar present withprovide withsupply withfurnish withgift withhandlet someone haveofferprofferawardgrantbestowaccordconferdonatecontributeput uphand overturn overmake overleavewillbequeathpledgevouchsafelendslipinformal:fork outshell outlay outcough upstump upante uppony upOpposite receiveaccepttakewithhold
   • ▪ sentence (someone) to (a specified penalty): "for the first offence I was given a fine" Similar administerdeliverdealinflictimpose
   • ▪ allot (a score) to: "I gave it five out of ten"
   • ▪ allow (someone) to have (a specified amount of time) for an activity or undertaking: "give me a second to bring the car around"
   • ▪ pass on (an illness or infection) to (someone): "I hope I don't give you my cold"
   • ▪ pass (a message) to (someone): "give my love to all the girls" Similar conveypass onimpartcommunicatetransmittransfersenddeliverrelaypurveytell
   • ▪ make a connection to allow (someone) to speak to (someone else) on the phone: "give me the police"
   • 3. carry out or perform (a specified action): "I gave a bow" Similar performexecutecarry outmakedo
   • ▪ produce (a sound): "he gave a gasp" Similar utterlet outemitproducemake
   • ▪ present (an appearance or impression): "he gave no sign of life" Similar showdisplayset outset forthindicatedetailgive details oflist
   • ▪ provide (a party or social meal) as host or hostess: "a dinner given in honour of an American diplomat" Similar organizearrangelay onprovidebe responsible forthrowhostholdhave
   • 4. yield as a product or result: "milk is sometimes added to give a richer cheese" Similar produceyieldaffordresult inimpartlend
   • ▪ emit odour, vapour, or similar substances: "some solvents give off toxic fumes"
   • 5. concede (something) as valid or deserved in respect of (someone): "give him his due"
   • ▪ (of an umpire or referee) declare whether or not (a player) is out or offside: "Gooch was given out, caught behind"
   • ▪ adjudicate that (a goal) has been legitimately scored: "the referee gave the goal" Similar allowpermitlet havegrantaccordoffer
   • 6. state or put forward (information or argument): "he did not give his name"
   • ▪ pledge or offer as a guarantee: "I give you my word"
   • ▪ say to (someone) as an excuse or inappropriate answer: "don't give me any of your backchat" Similar administerdeliverdealinflictimpose
   • ▪ deliver (a judgement) authoritatively: "I gave my verdict"
   • ▪ predict that (an activity or relationship) will last no longer than (a specified time): informal "this is a place that will not improve with time—I give it three weeks"
   • ▪ tell what one knows: informal "okay, give—what's that all about?"
   • 7. alter in shape under pressure rather than resist or break: "that chair doesn't give" Similar give waycave incollapsebreakfall apartcome apartbendbucklesink
   • ▪ yield or give way to pressure: "the heavy door didn't give until the fifth push" Similar give waycave incollapsebreakfall apartcome apartbendbucklesink
   • ▪ concede defeat; surrender: informal North American "I give!"

   noun

   • 1. capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure: "plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots"
   • ▪ ability to adapt; flexibility: "there is no give at all in the British position"

   Word Origin Old Englishgiefan, gefan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geven and German geben.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GIVE definition: 1. to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something: 2. to pay someone a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GIVE is to make a present of. How to use give in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Give.

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   Give definition: to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow. See examples of GIVE used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgive verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of give verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   3 days ago · You can give a gift, give a party, or give your car keys to friend, but just temporarily. If you give someone a chance, you let them have an opportunity. If you give your word, you make a promise.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › giveGive - definition of give by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (also intr) to present or deliver voluntarily (something that is one's own) to the permanent possession of another or others. 2. (often foll by for) to transfer (something that is one's own, esp money) to the possession of another as part of an exchange: to give fifty pounds for a painting.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   give is the general word: to give someone a book, permission, etc. confer usually means to give an honor or a favor; it implies courteous and gracious giving: to confer a degree. grant is limited to the idea of acceding to a request; it may apply to the bestowal of privileges, or the fulfillment of an expressed wish: to grant a charter, a ...

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of give – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GIVE definition: 1. to provide someone with something: 2. to put something near someone or in their hand so that…. Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgive noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    to encourage a lively give and take. See give in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: give. Definition of give noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Oct 18, 2024 · give (third-person singular simple present gives, present participle giving, simple past gave, past participle given) ( ditransitive ) To move , shift , provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.