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- DictionaryGive/ɡiv/
verb
- 1. freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone); hand over to: "the check given to the jeweler proved worthless"
- 2. cause or allow (someone or something) to have (something, especially something abstract); provide or supply with: "you gave me such a fright"
noun
- 1. capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure; elasticity: "plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots"
Give definition: to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow. See examples of GIVE used in a sentence.
Definition of give verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · 1. (also intr) to present or deliver voluntarily (something that is one's own) to the permanent possession of another or others. 2. (often foll by for) to transfer (something that is one's own, esp money) to the possession of another as part of an exchange. to give fifty pounds for a painting. 3.
GIVE definition: 1. to provide someone with something: 2. to put something near someone or in their hand so that…. Learn more.
give. (gĭv) v. gave (gāv), giv·en (gĭv′ən), giv·ing, gives. v.tr. 1. To make a present of: We gave her flowers for her birthday. 2. To place in the hands of; pass: Give me the scissors. 3. a. To deliver in exchange or recompense; pay: gave five dollars for the book. b. To let go for a price; sell: gave the used car away for two thousand dollars. 4.
give. noun. /ɡɪv/ [uncountable] Idioms. the ability of something to bend or stretch under pressure. The shoes may seem tight at first, but the leather has plenty of give in it. Word Origin. Want to learn more?
verb. gave, given, gives, giving. To make a present of. We gave her flowers for her birthday. American Heritage. To turn over the possession or control of to someone without cost or exchange; make a gift of. Webster's New World. To hand or pass over into the trust or keeping of someone.
