give

/giv/

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A child gives a red apple to her teacher.

Definition

Verb:
- To transfer possession of something to someone without payment; to present as a gift: The core meaning involves voluntarily handing something over to another person.
- To cause or allow someone to have or experience something: This can be abstract (like an opportunity) or physical (like a sensation).
- To perform an action or produce a sound, often associated with a specific noun: Used with another noun to form a verbal phrase (e.g., give a smile, give a speech).
- To yield under pressure; to be flexible or elastic: To bend, stretch, or collapse.
- To devote or apply oneself to something: To dedicate time, effort, or resources.

Examples of Usage

Verb (Transfer possession):
- She will give the book to her friend.
- They gave a large donation to the charity.
Verb (Cause to have/experience):
- The news gave her hope.
- This lamp gives a warm light.
Verb (Perform an action):
- He gave a long sigh.
- Please give your answer now.
Verb (Yield under pressure):
- The old floorboards gave under his weight.
- A good rope should not give too much.
Verb (Devote/apply):
- He gave his full attention to the problem.

Advanced Usage

"Give way":
- To yield, retreat, or collapse.
  - The old bridge finally gave way.
  - You must give way to traffic on the main road.
"Give rise to":
- To cause something to happen or exist.
  - The new policy gave rise to many complaints.
"Give it a go" / "Give it a try":
- To attempt something.
  - I've never tried skiing before, but I'll give it a go.
"Give and take":
- Compromise; mutual concession.
  - A successful relationship requires some give and take.

Variants and Related Words

Giver (n): A person who gives something.
- She is a generous giver to local causes.
Given (adj / prep): Specified or stated; considering.
- They must finish by a given time.
- Given the circumstances, we did well.
Giving (adj): Providing love or other emotional support; generous.
- She has a very giving nature.

Synonyms

Provide: To make something available.
Grant: To agree to give or allow something requested.
Offer: To present something for acceptance or rejection.
Bestow: To confer or present (an honor, gift).
Yield: To produce or provide; to give way.

Related Phrasal Verbs

Give away:
- To give something for free; to reveal a secret.
  - They are giving away samples at the store.
  - His expression gave away his true feelings.
Give back:
- To return something to its owner.
  - Please give back the pen you borrowed.
Give in:
- To surrender, yield, or cease opposition.
  - After hours of arguing, he finally gave in.
Give off:
- To emit or produce something (like heat, light, or a smell).
  - The flowers give off a lovely scent.
Give out:
- To distribute; to stop functioning.
  - The teacher gave out the test papers.
  - The car's engine gave out on the highway.
Give up:
- To stop doing or having something; to surrender.
  - He decided to give up smoking.
  - The fugitive finally gave himself up to the police.

Related Idioms

Give someone a hand:
- To help someone or to applaud.
  - Can you give me a hand with this box?
  - Let's give the performer a hand.
Give someone the benefit of the doubt:
- To believe someone's statement, without proof, when there is doubt.
  - I'm not sure he's telling the truth, but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
Give someone the cold shoulder:
- To ignore someone or treat them in an unfriendly way.
  - After the argument, she gave him the cold shoulder.
Give it your best shot:
- To try as hard as you can.
  - You might not win, but just give it your best shot.
What gives?:
- An informal expression asking what is happening or what the problem is.
  - You're all staring at me. What gives?

A child gives a red apple to her teacher.

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
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
- She gave herself to many men
occur
- what gives?
inflict as a punishment
- She gave the boy a good spanking
- The judge gave me 10 years
allow to have or take
- I give you two minutes to respond
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
- You gave me to think that you agreed with me
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
- give one's opinion
- give an excuse
offer in good faith
- He gave her his word
manifest or show
- This student gives promise of real creativity
- The office gave evidence of tampering
accord by verdict
- give a decision for the plaintiff
propose
- He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
be flexible under stress of physical force
- This material doesn't give
perform for an audience
- Pollini is giving another concert in New York
present to view
- He gave the sign to start
afford access to
- the door opens to the patio
- The French doors give onto a terrace
deliver in exchange or recompense
- I'll give you three books for four CDs
execute and deliver
- Give bond
estimate the duration or outcome of something
- He gave the patient three months to live
- I gave him a very good chance at success
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
contribute to some cause
- I gave at the office
give food to
- Feed the starving children in India
- don't give the child this tough meat
move in order to make room for someone for something
- The park gave way to a supermarket
- `Move over,' he told the crowd
bestow, especially officially
- grant a degree
- give a divorce
- This bill grants us new rights
bestow
- give homage
- render thanks
give or convey physically
- She gave him First Aid
- I gave him a punch in the nose
give (as medicine)
- I gave him the drug
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
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
endure the loss of
- He gave his life for his children
- I gave two sons to the war
emit or utter
- Give a gulp
- give a yelp
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?
bring about
- The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
transmit (knowledge or skills)
- give a secret to the Russians
- leave your name and address here
- impart a new skill to the students
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
dedicate
- give thought to
- give priority to
- pay attention to
cause to happen or be responsible for
- His two singles gave the team the victory
give as a present; make a gift of
- What will you give her for her birthday?
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
- Throw a glance
- She gave me a dirty look
organize or be responsible for
- hold a reception
- have, throw, or make a party
- give a course
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
convey or reveal information
- Give one's name
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
be the cause or source of
- He gave me a lot of trouble
- Our meeting afforded much interesting information
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
- She gave him a black eye
- The draft gave me a cold

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