Give - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ɡɪv|
Brit.
|ɡɪv|
irregular verb: p.t. — gave p.p. — given
noun
- the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length (syn: spring, springiness)
verb ↓
- cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
- be the cause or source of (syn: afford, yield)
- transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
- convey or reveal information
- convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow (syn: pay)
- be the cause or source of (syn: afford, yield)
- transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
- convey or reveal information
- convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow (syn: pay)
- organize or be responsible for (syn: have, hold, make, throw)
- convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture (syn: throw)
- give as a present; make a gift of (syn: gift, present)
- cause to happen or be responsible for (syn: yield)
- dedicate (syn: devote, pay)
- give or supply (syn: generate, render, return, yield)
- transmit (knowledge or skills) (syn: impart, leave, pass on)
- bring about (syn: establish)
- leave with; give temporarily
- emit or utter
- endure the loss of (syn: sacrifice)
- place into the hands or custody of (syn: hand, pass, pass on, reach, turn over)
- give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause (syn: commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote)
- give (as medicine)
- give or convey physically (syn: apply)
- bestow (syn: render)
- bestow, especially officially (syn: grant)
- move in order to make room for someone for something (syn: ease up, move over, yield)
- give food to (syn: feed)
- contribute to some cause (syn: chip in, contribute, kick in)
- break down, literally or metaphorically (syn: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder)
- estimate the duration or outcome of something
- execute and deliver
- deliver in exchange or recompense
- afford access to (syn: afford, open)
- present to view
- perform for an audience
- be flexible under stress of physical force (syn: yield)
- propose
- accord by verdict
- manifest or show
- offer in good faith
- submit for consideration, judgment, or use
- guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
- allow to have or take
- inflict as a punishment
- occur
- consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
- proffer (a body part)
show more (39)- convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture (syn: throw)
- give as a present; make a gift of (syn: gift, present)
- cause to happen or be responsible for (syn: yield)
- dedicate (syn: devote, pay)
- give or supply (syn: generate, render, return, yield)
- transmit (knowledge or skills) (syn: impart, leave, pass on)
- bring about (syn: establish)
- leave with; give temporarily
- emit or utter
- endure the loss of (syn: sacrifice)
- place into the hands or custody of (syn: hand, pass, pass on, reach, turn over)
- give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause (syn: commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote)
- give (as medicine)
- give or convey physically (syn: apply)
- bestow (syn: render)
- bestow, especially officially (syn: grant)
- move in order to make room for someone for something (syn: ease up, move over, yield)
- give food to (syn: feed)
- contribute to some cause (syn: chip in, contribute, kick in)
- break down, literally or metaphorically (syn: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder)
- estimate the duration or outcome of something
- execute and deliver
- deliver in exchange or recompense
- afford access to (syn: afford, open)
- present to view
- perform for an audience
- be flexible under stress of physical force (syn: yield)
- propose
- accord by verdict
- manifest or show
- offer in good faith
- submit for consideration, judgment, or use
- guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
- allow to have or take
- inflict as a punishment
- occur
- consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
- proffer (a body part)
Examples
She gave him a camera for Christmas.
Are you giving this to me or only lending it?
She has given money to many worthy causes.
They're asking people to give money for a new hospital.
Please give to our charity.
We already gave at the office.
It is better to give than to receive.
He gave me the letter.
He gave her his coat to hold.
He gave me a head start.
Give me that plate, please.
Give me Mr. Black, please.
We gave her flowers for her birthday.
They gave five dollars for the picture.
She gave the porter a dollar for carrying her suitcase.
Phrasal verbs
give away
— make a gift of
give back — pay back
give forth — give out (breath or an odor)
give in — yield to another's wish or opinion
give off — have as a by-product
give out — give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
give up — lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
give back — pay back
give forth — give out (breath or an odor)
give in — yield to another's wish or opinion
give off — have as a by-product
give out — give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc.
give up — lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: give
he/she/it: gives
present participle: giving
past tense: gave
past participle: given
I/you/we/they: give
he/she/it: gives
present participle: giving
past tense: gave
past participle: given