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Give (Verb)

Meaning¹

Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

Give him my warmest congratulations on his graduation.
Please give the stage to our guest speaker.
The company will give priority to applications submitted before the deadline.
I'd like you to give my regards to your family when you see them.
Your instructor will give feedback on your performance after the exercise.

Meaning²

Guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion; "You gave me to think that you agreed with me".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

The politician's speech gave the crowd to think that they would see real change.
Her actions gave me to believe that she was hiding something.
The coach's words gave the team to understand that they were capable of winning.
The tone of her voice gave me to feel that she was being insincere.
The conversation gave him to realize that he was on the right path.

Meaning³

Move in order to make room for someone for something; "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd".

Examples

The old mall gave way to a new shopping complex that offered a wider variety of stores.
The crowded waiting area gave way to a more spacious lobby over the weekend.
As the celebrity approached, the fans gave way to let her pass through.
When the construction crew arrived, the residents gave way and vacated the premises.
The winding dirt road gave way to a smooth asphalt highway after a few miles.

Meaning⁴

Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

She gave me a nod of approval as I presented my project.
He gave a thumbs-up to the crowd after his presentation.
The teacher gave her student a concerned look when she didn't answer the question.
She gave me a sly smile when I asked her the question.
He gave a knowing glance to his friend across the table.

Meaning⁵

Estimate the duration or outcome of something; "He gave the patient three months to live"; "I gave him a very good chance at success".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

The doctor gave her six months to recover from the illness.
The experts gave the new business a 75% chance of failing within the first year.
The weather forecast gave the storm a high chance of making landfall by nightfall.
She gave herself a month to find a new job before relocating.
The coach gave his team a 50-50 chance of winning the championship game.

Meaning⁶

Allow to have or take; "I give you two minutes to respond".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

We'll give you a few hours to decide.
I give you two minutes to respond to the question.
You give him a week to finish the project.
She's willing to give them a month to pay off the loan.
Can you give me 30 seconds to explain my idea?

Meaning⁷

Consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man; "She gave herself to many men".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

She gave herself to the man she had been seeing for a few weeks after they felt emotionally ready.
Her decision to give herself to him was based on mutual respect and trust.
The young woman was pressured by her peers and eventually gave in, yielding her consent to the man.
By choosing to give herself to him, she believed they were sealed together in a deeper level of intimacy.
It took months of nurturing trust for her to be ready to give herself to the man she loved.

Meaning⁸

Leave with; give temporarily; "Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?"; "Can I give you the children for the weekend?".

Examples

Can I give you my bag while I go to the bathroom.
Would you give me your phone for a minute to make a call.
Can I give you the dog while we are out of town for the week.
May I give you the luggage while I find our hotel room.
Can I give you the kids for the day so we can run some errands.

Meaning⁹

Propose; "He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party".

Examples

She gave a heartfelt proposal to the board of directors, hoping to persuade them to adopt her strategy.
The politician gave an impassioned speech, rallying the crowd to support her cause.
The professor gave a compelling lecture, encouraging his students to explore the topic further.
He gave a beautiful eulogy at the funeral, celebrating the life of the deceased.
The CEO gave an insightful presentation, outlining the company's vision for the future.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

The awards ceremony will give tribute to the late musician for his lifetime contributions to the music industry.
The church choir will give praise to God through their beautiful hymns during the Sunday mass.
At the end of the meeting, the host will give thanks to all the speakers and participants for their valuable insights.
The orchestra will give honor to the legendary composer by performing his most iconic piece.
The villagers will give offerings to the gods as part of the ancient festival rituals.

Meaning¹¹

Endure the loss of; "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war".

Examples

She gave her youth to the prestigious dance company, sacrificing relationships and other opportunities for her craft.
The old oak tree gave its life to provide shelter from the storm for generations of families.
He gave his own well-being to ensure his employees received the support they needed through the difficult times.
Her parents gave everything for her to have a better life, sending her to the best schools and providing all necessities.
The soldier gave the last full measure of devotion, paying the ultimate price for the freedom his country enjoyed.

Break down, literally or metaphorically; "The wall collapsed"; "The business collapsed"; "The dam broke"; "The roof collapsed"; "The wall gave in"; "The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

The old bridge gave way under the weight of the heavy traffic.
The levee gave under the pressure of the flooding river.
The door gave in to the constant banging and finally swung open.
The window gave out due to years of harsh weather conditions.
The rusty bike frame gave under my weight and snapped in half.

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Hypernyms

Change

Hyponyms

Meaning¹³

Give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

I plan to give her a watch for her birthday.
She decided to give the painting to her sister as a gift.
They will give their kids a generous allowance this week.
Will you give your sister the gift you bought for her yet.
I'd give her that locket if I thought she'd keep it safe.

Synonyms

Present
Gift

Hyponyms

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Meaning¹⁴

Execute and deliver; "Give bond".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

The judge ordered the defendant give bond in the amount of $10,000 to secure their release.
The court required the company to give security before proceeding with the high-risk project.
The insurance policy requires the policyholder to give notice within 30 days of the loss.
To secure her freedom, the woman agreed to give recognizance and appear at the next court hearing.
The law mandates that the bank give collateral to protect the customer's account.

Meaning¹⁵

Deliver in exchange or recompense; "I'll give you three books for four CDs".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

I'll give you three books for four CDs.
She'll give $100 to anyone who can fix her laptop.
They'll give you a year's subscription for every referral you bring.
I'll give you my old bike if you help me move this weekend.
He'll give her his shares in the company if she agrees to the deal.

Hypernyms

Meaning¹⁶

Accord by verdict; "give a decision for the plaintiff".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

The judge will give a verdict in favor of the company if they can prove negligence.
The jury will give their decision for the plaintiff after careful consideration of the evidence.
The court has decided to give a ruling in favor of the defendant, due to lack of substantial evidence.
The panel will give its decision for the plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit after reviewing the case.
The arbitration committee will give their verdict for the contractor, taking into account the contract agreement.

Hypernyms

Allot
Grant

Meaning¹⁷

Manifest or show; "This student gives promise of real creativity"; "The office gave evidence of tampering".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

Her painting gives testament to her unique perspective on life.
The rising crime rate gives indication of deeper social issues.
His behavior gave hint of a troubled past.
The data gives evidence of a significant decline in sales.
The city gives signs of a rich and vibrant cultural heritage.

Hypernyms

Evince
Show

Meaning¹⁸

Be the cause or source of; "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

Reading that novel gave me a lot to think about.
The politician's speech gave me a sense of hope for the future.
The storm gave us much to worry about.
Her kind heart gave me the courage to persevere.
The new employee's mistakes gave us some extra work.

Synonyms

Afford
Yield

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

Meaning¹⁹

Inflict as a punishment; "She gave the boy a good spanking"; "The judge gave me 10 years".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

The court gave him 20 years for his involvement in the crime.
The judge gave her 5 years for the theft.
The principal gave the student a week's suspension for cheating.
She gave him a stern warning for coming home late.
The authorities gave the terrorist a life sentence for the attack.

Hypernyms

Meaning²⁰

Give food to; "Feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Examples

Give the dog some food to eat, it's getting hungry.
She felt compassionate and decided to give leftovers to the homeless man on the street.
Don't give the baby hot chocolate, it's not good for her.
The mother decided to give the child a bowl of healthy oatmeal for breakfast.
He can't eat spicy food so don't give him that curry.

Synonyms

Feed

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Giving (noun)

Meaning²¹

Present to view; "He gave the sign to start".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

She gave a hand signal to the waitress for the check.
The concert began as the conductor gave the cue to start.
Every year the team gives the signal for the marathon to begin.
He gave the thumbs up for his friend to jump off the bridge.
The referee gave the whistle to resume the game.

Meaning²²

Afford access to; "the door opens to the patio"; "The French doors give onto a terrace".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The sliding doors give directly onto the pool area.
The windows give onto a small balcony overlooking the city.
The room's large windows give out onto a beautiful garden.
The garden door gives onto a secluded sunny patio.
The bi-folding doors give access onto the rooftop bar.

Synonyms

Afford
Open

Meaning²³

Emit or utter; "Give a gulp"; "give a yelp".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

The crowd gave a collective gasp as the firework exploded.
She gave a low laugh that sent shivers down his spine.
The hurt dog gave a whimper that tugged at my heartstrings.
The comedian's joke fell flat and the audience gave a groan.
The excited child gave a whoop as she ran down the slide.

Hypernyms

Meaning²⁴

Give (as medicine); "I gave him the drug".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The nurse gave the patient the antibiotic injection to help combat the infection.
She gave her son a spoonful of cough syrup before putting him to bed.
The doctor gave the patient a sedative to calm her down before the surgery.
He gave his dog the flea medication as directed by the veterinarian.
The paramedics gave the accident victim oxygen to help her breathe.

Hypernyms

Dispense

Meaning²⁵

Contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

I already gave to charity this year, so I'm not donating anything else right now.
Many people give generously to disaster relief funds every year.
The company gives back to the community through various charitable programs.
Unfortunately, I gave at the office, so I don't have any cash to contribute to this cause.
Our family gives annually to support medical research for rare diseases.

Synonyms

Meaning²⁶

Submit for consideration, judgment, or use; "give one's opinion"; "give an excuse".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

The expert was asked to give his opinion on the proposed project.
She refused to give her reasons for quitting the job.
The witness was prepared to give her testimony in court.
Please give your suggestions on how we can improve the product.
The manager will give her evaluation of the team's performance later today.

Meaning²⁷

Give or supply; "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".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The wind turbine generates enough electricity to power 10 houses.
The orchard yields 5,000 kilograms of apples every season.
My investments returned 20% in profit last year.
The machine produces 200 units per hour with maximum efficiency.
The farm supplies fresh vegetables to the local market daily.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Meaning²⁸

Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

Their generosity gave her a new lease on life.
The latest fashion trend gives skinny jeans a revival.
His advice gave her the courage to try out for the role.
The virus gave over a thousand people severe respiratory problems.
The new policy gives young entrepreneurs a fair chance at success.

Hyponyms

Meaning²⁹

Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

She gave her husband a beautiful diamond ring for their anniversary.
The librarian gave me a lot of great book recommendations.
Can you give me some tips on how to fix this computer problem.
He gave his brother all his old clothes that he no longer needed.
She gave her students plenty of time to finish the difficult math problems.

Antonyms

Take

Hyponyms

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Meaning³⁰

Convey or reveal information; "Give one's name".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The company will give its quarterly financial results in a conference call later today.
She wouldn't give her real age when asked by the reporter.
Please give your name and contact information for verification purposes.
The new employee struggled to give her job title to the client on the phone.
Can you give the exact date of your birth for the application.

Hypernyms

Say
Tell

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Giving (noun)

Meaning³¹

Occur; "what gives?".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Usages

Examples

It looks like the power is out, what gives with the electricity around here.
He acts so friendly in public, but what gives when he's around his colleagues.
The machine suddenly stopped working, what gives, did we break it.
She seemed really upset, what gives, did something happen to her.
The strange noises in the attic at night, what gives, is it some wild animal.

Hypernyms

Meaning³²

Dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

We will give priority to this project and work on it immediately.
She will give thought to your proposal and contact you next week.
The artist decided to give this painting a modern theme to make it more relatable.
To ensure everyone's safety, we need to give attention to the unique requirements of the elderly and disabled people.
The team has chosen to give time to this charity by volunteering and participating in fundraising events.

Synonyms

Pay
Devote

Hypernyms

Meaning³³

Bestow, especially officially; "grant a degree"; "give a divorce"; "This bill grants us new rights".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The university will give her an honorary doctorate for her outstanding contributions to the field of science.
The judge will give a divorce to the couple after they complete the necessary paperwork.
The new law gives tax credits to families with young children.
The city council will give permission for the construction project to begin next month.
The award gives recognition to individuals who have made significant contributions to their community.

Synonyms

Grant

Meaning³⁴

Perform for an audience; "Pollini is giving another concert in New York".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The choir is giving a benefit concert for the school tonight.
She's giving a recital of her favorite piano pieces at the music hall this weekend.
The band will be giving their last performance before their world tour next month.
The famous pianist is giving a solo concert at the opera house tomorrow.
They're giving a free musical performance in the park to celebrate the holiday season.

Meaning³⁵

Organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The university will give a lecture series on sustainable development throughout the semester.
She will give a dinner party for her closest friends to celebrate her new job.
They give a fireworks display every year on the 4th of July.
The museum will give an exhibition of ancient Egyptian artifacts starting next month.
The event planners will give a conference for professionals in the field next week.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Direct

Meaning³⁶

Bring about; "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The clever use of perspective in the painting gives the illusion of a never-ending staircase.
The carefully crafted architecture gives the impression of a much larger building.
Her bright personality gives light to the entire room when she enters.
The bold colors and abstract patterns give the space a dynamic, energetic feel.
The clever design of the interior gives the illusion of a much wider corridor.

Synonyms

Establish

Hypernyms

Make

Hyponyms

Meaning³⁷

Offer in good faith; "He gave her his word".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

I'll give you my assistance, but only if you promise to be honest with me.
He gave her his word that he would be there to help her move.
She gave her word of honor that the information was true.
They gave their word that they would complete the project on time.
He gave his word that he wouldn't reveal the secret to anyone.

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Giving (noun)

Meaning³⁸

Cause to happen or be responsible for; "His two singles gave the team the victory".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The warm weather gave rise to a prolonged growing season for the crops.
Her great advice gave confidence to the students before their exams.
The player's excellent strategy gave the team an edge over their opponents.
Her speech gave birth to new ideas for the struggling community.
The low interest rates gave a boost to the housing market.

Synonyms

Yield

Hypernyms

Create

Meaning³⁹

Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; "She committed herself to the work of God"; "give one's talents to a good cause"; "consecrate your life to the church".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Examples

She dedicated her entire life to the welfare of underprivileged children and gave herself fully to the cause.
The retiring football player gave his life to the sport, never once doubting his choice of career.
The beautiful singer chose to give her voice to classical music and studied under renowned instructors to hone her skills.
The young artist decided to give his art to the world of watercolor rather than oil painting, finding solace in its soothing colors.
Renowned philanthropist James gave his entire fortune to charity, changing the lives of countless individuals across the globe.

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Consecrate

Meaning⁴⁰

Place into the hands or custody of; "hand me the spoon, please"; "Turn the files over to me, please"; "He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

Give the package to the delivery guy at the door.
They gave the house keys to the new owner as part of the sale.
Please give the report to your supervisor by the end of the day.
I will give my parking ticket to you, so you can pay for it.
Hand over the documents to the authorities for review.

Synonyms

Hypernyms

Transfer

Hyponyms

Meaning⁴¹

Be flexible under stress of physical force; "This material doesn't give".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Examples

The tire's sidewall began to give as the weight of the truck bore down on it.
This material doesn't give or stretch much under tension, making it ideal for building frames.
His backpack straps started to give under the weight of all his heavy luggage.
The old rope started to give as she pulled on it with increasing force.
As the building settled over time the foundation didn't give allowing it to remain structurally sound.

Synonyms

Yield

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Meaning⁴²

Transmit (knowledge or skills); "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Examples

The teacher aims to give a clear understanding of quantum physics to the class by the end of the semester.
He decided to give his expertise in accounting to the new employees through a series of workshops.
The computer science instructor will give his coding knowledge to the graduating students in an online session.
The language school focuses on helping students give their own presentations and speeches confidently.
The workshop's goal was to give financial literacy to young adults by teaching them budgeting and saving strategies.