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give
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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noun
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
verb
proffer (a body part)
“She gave her hand to her little sister”
verb
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
“She gave herself to many men”
verb
occur
“what gives?”
verb
estimate the duration or outcome of something
“He gave the patient three months to live”
verb
dedicate
“give thought to”
verb
inflict as a punishment
“She gave the boy a good spanking”
verb
allow to have or take
“I give you two minutes to respond”
verb
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
“You gave me to think that you agreed with me”
verb
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
“give one's opinion”
verb
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
“She committed herself to the work of God”
verb
offer in good faith
“He gave her his word”
verb
manifest or show
“This student gives promise of real creativity”
verb
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
“Throw a glance”
verb
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
“Don't pay him any mind”
verb
bestow
“give homage”
verb
accord by verdict
“give a decision for the plaintiff”
verb
propose
“He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party”
verb
give food to
“Feed the starving children in India”
verb
be flexible under stress of physical force
“This material doesn't give”
verb
give or supply
“The cow brings in 5 liters of milk”
verb
cause to happen or be responsible for
“His two singles gave the team the victory”
verb
bring about
“The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth”
verb
perform for an audience
“Pollini is giving another concert in New York”
verb
present to view
“He gave the sign to start”
verb
organize or be responsible for
“hold a reception”
verb
move in order to make room for someone for something
“The park gave way to a supermarket”
verb
break down, literally or metaphorically
“The wall collapsed”
verb
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
“I gave her my money”
verb
leave with; give temporarily
“Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?”
verb
give as a present; make a gift of
“What will you give her for her birthday?”
verb
place into the hands or custody of
“hand me the spoon, please”
verb
convey or reveal information
“Give one's name”
verb
transmit (knowledge or skills)
“give a secret to the Russians”
verb
contribute to some cause
“I gave at the office”
verb
give or convey physically
“She gave him First Aid”
verb
give (as medicine)
“I gave him the drug”
verb
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
“She gave him a black eye”
verb
bestow, especially officially
“grant a degree”
verb
be the cause or source of
“He gave me a lot of trouble”
verb
endure the loss of
“He gave his life for his children”
verb
deliver in exchange or recompense
“I'll give you three books for four CDs”
verb
emit or utter
“Give a gulp”
verb
execute and deliver
“Give bond”
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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
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