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To provide, or transfer possession of, something to someone
“The community would generously give their time and money to help the family in their time of need.”
To pass a message to someone
“Please give my best wishes to your family.”
To entrust a personal property or belonging to someone
“This is why it's important not to give your entire financial affairs to just one investment company.”
Used hyperbolically to express a great desire
“He would give his life for his family if he had to.”
To accord someone with an opportunity
“The judge would give Steven Avery the opportunity to address the court with a statement.”
To provide details via some form of printed material
“The menu will give the dishes we have available at our restaurant.”
To be a source of
“On the other hand, I was no angel either as I knew how to give trouble and get away with it!”
To yield as a product or result of
“Just adding some salt and pepper will give some added flavor to this dish.”
To provide a social event as host or hostess
“She decided to give a formal tea party for her fortieth birthday.”
To carry out a specified action
“As a sign of respect, you must give a bow when you meet the Queen.”
To produce a sound
“The loud trumpets would give a loud clamor, heralding the approach of the King's convoy.”
To carry out a physical interaction
“The two boys would give their friend a push on the swing.”
To alter in shape or succumb under physical pressure
“The large wooden doors would finally give after being repeatedly pummeled by the invaders.”
To perform or exhibit in public
“The renowned musician will give a public performance at the town square tomorrow afternoon.”
To provide in payment
“I would be willing to give quite a lot of money for that car.”
To make known an idea, emotion or opinion
“Everyone here will be allowed to give their opinion on this important matter.”
To apply oneself diligently towards a goal
“He would give himself entirely to his fledgling business.”
To transmit an infection, illness, or disease to someone
“I was afraid that the coughing passenger on the train would give his cold to me!”
To estimate or predict
“I give it two weeks before she starts feeling homesick.”
To grant something to someone
To fail, especially in spectacular fashion
To mention as an example or reference
(treat to) To pay the bill for someone else
(of a blow, ball, or attack) To launch or aim (something) towards a given target
To exhibit or present (a particular facial expression or appearance)
To be, or cause to be, wide open
To give an account of
To be persuaded based on available information
Burst out with
To speak to a formal gathering
To outwardly look or be perceived as
To hear with attention, obedience, or compliance
To capitulate or submit under pressure
Constitute in amount
Bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities on
To invest in or provide financial assistance
To give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
The capacity to bend or stretch under pressure
“As the weight piled on, the give in his trouser waistband would decrease rapidly.”
The space in or through which a mechanism can or does move
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