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   Give

   /ɡiv/

   

   verb

   • 1. freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone); hand over to: "the check given to the jeweler proved worthless" Similar present withprovide withsupply withfurnish withgift withhandlet someone haveofferprofferawardgrantbestowaccordconferdonatecontributeput uphand overturn overmake overleavewillbequeathpledgevouchsafelendslipinformal:fork outshell outlay outcough upstump upante uppony upOpposite receiveaccepttakewithhold
   • ▪ administer (medicine): "she was given antibiotics"
   • ▪ hand over (an amount) in exchange or payment; pay: "how much did you give for that?"
   • ▪ used hyperbolically to express how greatly one wants to have or do something: "I'd give anything for a cup of tea" Similar sacrificegive uprelinquishdevotededicateset aside
   • ▪ commit, consign, or entrust: "a baby given into their care by the accident of her birth" Similar entrustcommitput into someone's handsconsignassignrenderformal:commend
   • ▪ freely devote, set aside, or sacrifice for a purpose: "all who have given thought to the matter agree" Similar present withprovide withsupply withfurnish withgift withhandlet someone haveofferprofferawardgrantbestowaccordconferdonatecontributeput uphand overturn overmake overleavewillbequeathpledgevouchsafelendslipinformal:fork outshell outlay outcough upstump upante uppony upOpposite receiveaccepttakewithhold
   • ▪ (of a man) sanction the marriage of (his daughter) to someone: dated "he gave her in marriage to an English noble"
   • ▪ consent to have sexual intercourse with (someone): dated "she gave herself to the king in order to obtain the pardon of her father"
   • ▪ cite or present when making a toast or introducing a speaker or entertainer: "for your entertainment this evening I give you … Mister Albert DeNiro!"
   • 2. cause or allow (someone or something) to have (something, especially something abstract); provide or supply with: "you gave me such a fright" Similar allowpermitlet havegrantaccordoffershowdisplayset outset forthindicatedetailgive details oflistcausebe a source ofmakecreateoccasionadministerdeliverdealinflictimpose
   • ▪ bestow (love, affection, or other emotional support): "his parents gave him the encouragement he needed to succeed" Similar present withprovide withsupply withfurnish withgift withhandlet someone haveofferprofferawardgrantbestowaccordconferdonatecontributeput uphand overturn overmake overleavewillbequeathpledgevouchsafelendslipinformal:fork outshell outlay outcough upstump upante uppony upOpposite receiveaccepttakewithhold
   • ▪ sentence (someone) to (a specified penalty): "for the first offense I was given a fine" Similar administerdeliverdealinflictimpose
   • ▪ allot or assign (a score) to: "I gave it five out of ten"
   • ▪ allow (someone) to have (a specified amount of time) for an activity or undertaking: "give me a second to bring the car around"
   • ▪ pass on (an illness or infection) to (someone): "I hope I don't give you my cold"
   • ▪ communicate or impart (a message) to (someone): "give my love to all the girls" Similar conveypass onimpartcommunicatetransmittransfersenddeliverrelaypurveytell
   • ▪ make a connection to allow (someone) to speak to (someone else) on the phone: "give me the police"
   • 3. carry out or perform (a specified action): "I gave a bow" Similar performexecutecarry outmakedo
   • ▪ utter or produce (a sound): "he gave a gasp" Similar utterlet outemitproducemake
   • ▪ present (an appearance or impression): "he gave no sign of life" Similar showdisplayset outset forthindicatedetailgive details oflist
   • ▪ provide (a party or social meal) as host or hostess: "a dinner given in honor of a Canadian diplomat" Similar organizearrangelay onprovidebe responsible forthrowhostholdhave
   • 4. yield as a product or result: "milk is sometimes added to give a richer cheese" Similar produceyieldaffordresult inimpartlend
   • ▪ emit odor, vapor, or similar substances: "it can be burned without giving off toxic fumes"
   • 5. concede or yield (something) as valid or deserved in respect of (someone): "give him his due"
   • 6. state or put forward (information or argument): "he did not give his name"
   • ▪ pledge or assign as a guarantee: "I give you my word"
   • ▪ say to (someone) as an excuse or inappropriate answer: "don't give me any of your back talk" Similar administerdeliverdealinflictimpose
   • ▪ deliver (a judgment) authoritatively: "I gave my verdict"
   • ▪ predict that (an activity, undertaking, or relationship) will last no longer than (a specified time): informal "this is a place that will not improve with time—I give it three weeks"
   • ▪ tell what one knows: informal "okay, give—what's that all about?"
   • 7. alter in shape under pressure rather than resist or break: "that chair doesn't give" Similar give waycave incollapsebreakfall apartcome apartbendbucklesink
   • ▪ yield or give way to pressure: "the heavy door didn't give until the fifth push" Similar give waycave incollapsebreakfall apartcome apartbendbucklesink
   • ▪ concede defeat; surrender: informal North American "I give!"

   noun

   • 1. capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure; elasticity: "plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots"
   • ▪ ability to adapt or comply; flexibility: "there is no give at all in the British position"

   Word Origin Old Englishgiefan, gefan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geven and German geben.

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   What is the definition of "give"?

   • To give; confer; impart gratuitously; present something to someone as a gift or honour. To transfer or deliver property or the title thereto or a property right by a deed or another written instrument other than a will. To give over to the care or custody of another. To give; to offer; to commit.

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   • Some common synonyms of give are afford, bestow, confer, donate, and present. While all these words mean "to convey to another as a possession," give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means. When is it sensible to use afford instead of give?

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   What are some example sentences for give?

   • verb (used with object), gave [geyv], giv·en [giv-uhn], giv·ing. to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone. to hand to someone: Give me that plate, please. to place in someone's care: If you give me your coat, I'll put it in the closet.

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   What is the purpose of Give!?

   • The Give! Campaign exists to inspire community philanthropy in fun, fresh, and innovative ways, specifically aiming to increase young donor engagement, ages 18-36 years of age. Give! is a promotion and fundraising end-of-year platform for local nonprofits serving the Pikes Peak Region that launches on November 1 and runs through December 31.

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