give
give /ˈgɪv/
noun
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(
)
The elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
(
springiness
, give
, spring
)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
I can feel the springs in my mattress poking me and it's really uncomfortable
I can feel the springs in my mattress poking me and it's really uncomfortable
verb
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()
Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
(
give
)
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
She gave him a black eye
She gave him a black eye
The draft gave me a cold
The draft gave me a cold
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()
Be the cause or source of
(
yield
, afford
, give
)
be the cause or source of
He gave me a lot of trouble
He gave me a lot of trouble
Our meeting afforded much interesting information
Our meeting afforded much interesting information
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()
Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
(
give
)
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
I gave her my money
I gave her my money
Can you give me lessons?
can you give me lessons?
She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
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()
Convey or reveal information
(
give
)
convey or reveal information
Give one's name
Give one's name
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()
Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
(
pay
, give
)
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
Don't pay him any mind
Don't pay him any mind
Give the orders
give the orders
Give him my best regards
Give him my best regards
Pay attention
pay attention
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()
Organize or be responsible for
(
throw
, make
, give
, have
, hold
)
organize or be responsible for
Hold a reception
hold a reception
Have, throw, or make a party
have, throw, or make a party
Give a course
give a course
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()
Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
(
throw
, give
)
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Throw a glance
Throw a glance
She gave me a dirty look
She gave me a dirty look
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()
Give as a present; make a gift of
(
gift
, present
, give
)
give as a present; make a gift of
What will you give her for her birthday?
What will you give her for her birthday?
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()
Dedicate
(
pay
, devote
, give
)
dedicate
Give thought to
give thought to
Give priority to
give priority to
Pay attention to
pay attention to
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()
Cause to happen or be responsible for
(
yield
, give
)
cause to happen or be responsible for
His two singles gave the team the victory
His two singles gave the team the victory
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()
Give or supply
(
return
, render
, generate
, give
, yield
)
give or supply
The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
The estate renders some revenue for the family
The estate renders some revenue for the family
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()
Bring about
(
establish
, give
)
bring about
The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
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()
Transmit (knowledge or skills)
(
leave
, pass on
, impart
, give
)
transmit (knowledge or skills)
Give a secret to the Russians
give a secret to the Russians
Leave your name and address here
leave your name and address here
Impart a new skill to the students
impart a new skill to the students
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()
Leave with; give temporarily
(
give
)
leave with; give temporarily
Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
Can I give you the children for the weekend?
Can I give you the children for the weekend?
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()
Place into the hands or custody of
(
reach
, pass on
, turn over
, give
, hand
, pass
)
place into the hands or custody of
Hand me the spoon, please
hand me the spoon, please
Turn the files over to me, please
Turn the files over to me, please
He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
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()
Endure the loss of
(
give
, sacrifice
)
endure the loss of
He gave his life for his children
He gave his life for his children
I gave two sons to the war
I gave two sons to the war
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()
Emit or utter
(
give
)
emit or utter
Give a gulp
Give a gulp
Give a yelp
give a yelp
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()
Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
(
consecrate
, dedicate
, give
, commit
, devote
)
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
She committed herself to the work of God
She committed herself to the work of God
Give one's talents to a good cause
give one's talents to a good cause
Consecrate your life to the church
consecrate your life to the church
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()
Bestow
(
render
, give
)
bestow
Give homage
give homage
Render thanks
render thanks
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()
Give or convey physically
(
apply
, give
)
give or convey physically
She gave him First Aid
She gave him First Aid
I gave him a punch in the nose
I gave him a punch in the nose
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()
Give (as medicine)
(
give
)
give (as medicine)
I gave him the drug
I gave him the drug
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()
Give food to
(
give
, feed
)
give food to
Feed the starving children in India
Feed the starving children in India
Don't give the child this tough meat
don't give the child this tough meat
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()
Move in order to make room for someone for something
(
ease up
, yield
, move over
, give
, give way
)
move in order to make room for someone for something
The park gave way to a supermarket
The park gave way to a supermarket
Move over,' he told the crowd
Move over,' he told the crowd
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()
Bestow, especially officially
(
grant
, give
)
bestow, especially officially
Grant a degree
grant a degree
Give a divorce
give a divorce
This bill grants us new rights
This bill grants us new rights
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()
Contribute to some cause
(
chip in
, kick in
, give
, contribute
)
contribute to some cause
I gave at the office
I gave at the office
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()
Estimate the duration or outcome of something
(
give
)
estimate the duration or outcome of something
He gave the patient three months to live
He gave the patient three months to live
I gave him a very good chance at success
I gave him a very good chance at success
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()
Break down, literally or metaphorically
(
break
, founder
, give
, cave in
, collapse
, fall in
, give way
)
break down, literally or metaphorically
The wall collapsed
The wall collapsed
The business collapsed
The business collapsed
The dam broke
The dam broke
The roof collapsed
The roof collapsed
The wall gave in
The wall gave in
The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice
The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice
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Proffer (a body part)
(
give
)
proffer (a body part)
She gave her hand to her little sister
She gave her hand to her little sister
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Consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
(
give
)
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
She gave herself to many men
She gave herself to many men
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Occur
(
give
)
occur
What gives?
what gives?
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Inflict as a punishment
(
give
)
inflict as a punishment
She gave the boy a good spanking
She gave the boy a good spanking
The judge gave me 10 years
The judge gave me 10 years
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Allow to have or take
(
give
)
allow to have or take
I give you two minutes to respond
I give you two minutes to respond
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Guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
(
give
)
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
You gave me to think that you agreed with me
You gave me to think that you agreed with me
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Submit for consideration, judgment, or use
(
give
)
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
Give one's opinion
give one's opinion
Give an excuse
give an excuse
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Offer in good faith
(
give
)
offer in good faith
He gave her his word
He gave her his word
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Manifest or show
(
give
)
manifest or show
This student gives promise of real creativity
This student gives promise of real creativity
The office gave evidence of tampering
The office gave evidence of tampering
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(law) accord by verdict
(
give
)
(law) accord by verdict
Give a decision for the plaintiff
give a decision for the plaintiff
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Propose
(
give
)
propose
He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
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Be flexible under stress of physical force
(
give
, yield
)
be flexible under stress of physical force
This material doesn't give
This material doesn't give
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(performing arts) perform for an audience
(
give
)
(performing arts) perform for an audience
Pollini is giving another concert in New York
Pollini is giving another concert in New York
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Present to view
(
give
)
present to view
He gave the sign to start
He gave the sign to start
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Afford access to
(
afford
, give
, open
)
afford access to
The door opens to the patio
the door opens to the patio
The French doors give onto a terrace
The French doors give onto a terrace
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Deliver in exchange or recompense
(
give
)
deliver in exchange or recompense
I'll give you three books for four CDs
I'll give you three books for four CDs
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Execute and deliver
(
give
)
execute and deliver
Give bond
Give bond
