English dictionary
give
nounPronunciation
ɡɪv
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Definitions
noun
- the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
verb
- proffer (a body part)
verb
- consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
verb
- occur
verb
- estimate the duration or outcome of something
verb
- dedicate
verb
- inflict as a punishment
verb
- allow to have or take
verb
- guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
verb
- submit for consideration, judgment, or use
verb
- give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
verb
- offer in good faith
verb
- manifest or show
verb
- convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
verb
- convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
verb
- bestow
verb
- accord by verdict
verb
- propose
verb
- give food to
verb
- be flexible under stress of physical force
verb
- give or supply
verb
- cause to happen or be responsible for
verb
- bring about
verb
- perform for an audience
verb
- present to view
verb
- organize or be responsible for
verb
- move in order to make room for someone for something
verb
- break down, literally or metaphorically
verb
- transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
verb
- leave with; give temporarily
verb
- give as a present; make a gift of
verb
- place into the hands or custody of
verb
- convey or reveal information
verb
- transmit (knowledge or skills)
verb
- contribute to some cause
verb
- give or convey physically
verb
- give (as medicine)
verb
- cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
verb
- bestow, especially officially
verb
- be the cause or source of
verb
- endure the loss of
verb
- deliver in exchange or recompense
verb
- emit or utter
verb
- execute and deliver
Example sentences
She gave her hand to her little sister
She gave herself to many men
what gives?
He gave the patient three months to live
I gave him a very good chance at success
give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to
She gave the boy a good spanking
The judge gave me 10 years
I give you two minutes to respond
You gave me to think that you agreed with me
give one's opinion
give an excuse
She committed herself to the work of God
give one's talents to a good cause
consecrate your life to the church
He gave her his word
This student gives promise of real creativity
The office gave evidence of tampering
Throw a glance
She gave me a dirty look
Don't pay him any mind
give the orders
Give him my best regards
pay attention
give homage
render thanks
give a decision for the plaintiff
He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
Feed the starving children in India
don't give the child this tough meat
This material doesn't give
The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
The estate renders some revenue for the family
His two singles gave the team the victory
The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
Pollini is giving another concert in New York
He gave the sign to start
hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course
The park gave way to a supermarket
‘Move over,’ he told the crowd
The wall collapsed
The business collapsed
The dam broke
The roof collapsed
The wall gave in