give

1 of 2

verb

ˈgiv

gave ˈgāv

; given ˈgi-vən How to pronounce give (audio)

; giving

transitive verb

: to make a present of

give a doll to a child

: to grant or bestow by formal action

the law gives citizens the right to vote

: to accord or yield to another

gave him her confidence

: to put into the possession of another for his or her use

gave me his phone number

b(1)

: to administer as a sacrament

(2)

: to administer as a medicine

: to commit to another as a trust or responsibility and usually for an expressed reason

: to transfer from one's authority or custody

the sheriff gave the prisoner to the warden

: to execute and deliver

all employees must give bond

: to convey to another

give them my regards

: to offer to the action of another : proffer

gave her his hand

dated, of a woman : to yield (oneself) to a man in sexual intercourse

: to present in public performance

give a concert

: to present to view or observation

gave the signal to start

: to provide by way of entertainment

give a party

: to propose as a toast

: to designate as a share or portion : allot

all the earth to thee and to thy race I give—

John Milton

: to make assignment of (a name)

: to set forth as an actual or hypothetical datum

give the dimensions of the room

: to attribute in thought or utterance : ascribe

gave the credit to you

: to yield as a product, consequence, or effect : produce

cows give milk

84 divided by 12 gives 7

: to bring forth : bear

: to yield possession of by way of exchange : pay

: to dispose of for a price : sell

: to deliver by some bodily action

gave him a push

: to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.)

gave a cynical smile

: to inflict as punishment

: to award by formal verdict

judgment was given against the plaintiff

: to offer for consideration, acceptance, or use

gives no reason for his absence

: to suffer the loss of : sacrifice

gallantly gave his life for his country

: to offer as appropriate or due especially to something higher or more worthy

gave his spirit to God

: to apply freely or fully : devote

gave themselves to their work

: to offer as a pledge

I give you my word

: to cause one to have or receive

mountains always gave him pleasure

: to cause a person to catch by contagion, infection, or exposure

: to allow one to have or take

give me time

: to lead or attempt to lead

—used with an infinitive

you gave me to understand you'd be late

: to care to the extent of

didn't give a hoot

intransitive verb

: to make gifts or presents

gave generously to charities

: to yield to physical force or strain

: to collapse from the application of force or pressure

The canvas chair gave under her weight.

: to undergo or submit to change

for the strike to be settled, something has to give

: to afford a view or passage : open

the window gives onto the terrace

: to enter wholeheartedly into an activity

slang : to be happening

wants to know what gives

give

2 of 2

noun

: capacity or tendency to yield to force or strain : flexibility

: the ability of a material to bend or stretch

The knitted fabric has a lot of give to it.

Phrases

give birth

: to have a baby

gave birth last Thursday

give birth to

: to produce as offspring

gave birth to a son

: to be the source of

give chase

: to set off in pursuit

give ground

: to withdraw before superior force : retreat

give of

: to make available : provide generously

freely gave of their time

give or take

: as an estimate accurate within (an amount to be added or subtracted)

weighs 150 pounds, give or take a few pounds

give place to

: to be replaced or succeeded by

optimism gave place to worry

give rise to

: to be the cause or source of : produce

give the gun

: to open the throttle of : speed up

give the lie to

: to accuse of falsehood

: to show to be false, inaccurate, or invalid

give tongue

of hounds : to begin barking on the scent

give way

: retreat

: to yield the right of way

: to yield oneself without restraint or control

: to yield to or as if to physical stress

The roof gave way under heavy snow.

: to yield to entreaty or insistence

After several hours of debate, the opposition finally gave way.

: to yield place

Farmland has given way to shopping malls.

: to begin to row

Example Sentences

Verb She gave him a camera for Christmas. Are you giving this to me or only lending it? She has given money to many worthy causes. They're asking people to give money for a new hospital. Please give to our charity. We already gave at the office. It is better to give than to receive. He gave me the letter. He gave her his coat to hold. He gave me a head start. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

But sometimes they’re allowed to give the gun to a companion not flying with them and continue on their way. —

Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2023 There appears to be no truth that Biden offered to give Major to the Trumps. —

Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2023 But her departure will effectively transform the FTC into a single-administrator agency and give Ms. Khan free rein. —

WSJ, 20 Feb. 2023 Ali will continue to see time at the 4, but his improved inside-outside game should give Matta several potential lineup combinations moving forward. —

Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2023 The education savings account would give parents 90% of what schools are funded on a per-student basis, Oliva said at the time. —

Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2023 All of Pocan's co-sponsors are Democrats, which give them little sway with McCarthy, R-Calif. —

David Bauder, ajc, 19 Feb. 2023 This boutique electric truck brand's vehicles give new meaning to the term boxy. —

Brett Berk, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023 It's made with herbal ingredients, like chamomile and sage, and will give you a new look in under an hour. —

Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 17 Feb. 2023

Noun

The give and take of reciprocity will ebb and flow in a healthy bond, as will interdependence (being emotionally in sync and mutually supportive). —

Samantha Vincenty, SELF, 27 Jan. 2023 There is also a tendency to reduce the rise of the religious right as a political force to an ongoing, perfectly static culture war that takes place across policy positions on specific issues within the natural give and take of a democracy. —

Katherine Stewart, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2023 But party reporting is a conversation, a verbal give and take — unlike, say, a feature interview of a lead actor. —

Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2022 To help maintain the shape, this sectional has a tightly upholstered back constructed of a resilient foam topped with fiber filling for a little give when seated. —

Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 Further, negotiations are inherently a give and take. —

Kristin Mckenna, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 In terms of comfort, the Co-op Flexlite Air Chair has the perfect amount of give. —

Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2023 Take this option, which is made of soft, jersey-knit with just the right amount of give. —

Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023 The plastic stems have a bit of give to make connective easy, and the structure is strong enough to cover with a lightweight blanket for a hideout. —

Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022 See More

Phrases Containing give

Kids Definition

give

1 of 2 verb

ˈgiv

gave ˈgāv

; given ˈgiv-ən How to pronounce give (audio)

; giving

: to make a present of

gave me a book

: grant entry 1 sense 2, bestow

: to make a donation

give blood

we already gave at the office

: to grant or yield to another

gave her trust to her friend

: to put into the possession or keeping of another

give me the letter to mail

: to offer to another : proffer

gave his hand to the visitor

: pay entry 1 sense 1

wouldn't give a penny for that bike

: to present in public performance

give a concert

: to present to view

gave the signal to start

: to provide by way of entertainment

give a party

: to point out or set aside as a share or portion

gave their daughter half of their estate

: to indicate the source or cause of

gave all the glory to her mother

: to form, make, or yield as a product or result

cows give milk

84 divided by 12 gives 7

: to deliver by some bodily action

gave me a push

: to carry out a movement : perform

gave a sudden leap

: pronounce sense 1

give judgment

: to offer for consideration or acceptance

gives no reason for his absence

: to apply fully : devote

gave herself to the cause

: to cause to have

gave pleasure to the reader

: to yield or collapse under force or pressure

the box gave under his foot

giver noun

give

2 of 2 noun

: tendency to yield to force or strain

: the quality or state of being springy

Legal Definition

give

transitive verb

gave; given; giving

: to make a gift of

I give the remainder of my estate to my wife

compare convey, sell

: to grant or bestow by formal action

the law gives citizens the right to vote

: to transfer from one's authority or custody

the sheriff gave the prisoner to the warden

: to execute and deliver

all officers must give bond

: to communicate or impart to another

failed to give adequate notice

: to offer or submit for the consideration of another

give testimony in court

: to yield possession of by way of exchange

: to impose as punishment

: to award by formal verdict

judgment was given against the plaintiff

giver noun

单词	give rise to
释义	give 1 of 2 verb ˈgiv gave ˈgāv ; given ˈgi-vən ; giving transitive verb 1 : to make a present of give a doll to a child 2 a : to grant or bestow by formal action the law gives citizens the right to vote b : to accord or yield to another gave him her confidence 3 a : to put into the possession of another for his or her use gave me his phone number b(1) : to administer as a sacrament (2) : to administer as a medicine c : to commit to another as a trust or responsibility and usually for an expressed reason d : to transfer from one's authority or custody the sheriff gave the prisoner to the warden e : to execute and deliver all employees must give bond f : to convey to another give them my regards 4 a : to offer to the action of another : proffer gave her his hand b dated, of a woman : to yield (oneself) to a man in sexual intercourse 5 a : to present in public performance give a concert b : to present to view or observation gave the signal to start 6 : to provide by way of entertainment give a party 7 : to propose as a toast 8 a : to designate as a share or portion : allot all the earth to thee and to thy race I give—John Milton b : to make assignment of (a name) c : to set forth as an actual or hypothetical datum give the dimensions of the room d : to attribute in thought or utterance : ascribe gave the credit to you 9 a : to yield as a product, consequence, or effect : produce cows give milk 84 divided by 12 gives 7 b : to bring forth : bear 10 a : to yield possession of by way of exchange : pay b : to dispose of for a price : sell 11 a : to deliver by some bodily action gave him a push b : to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.) gave a cynical smile c : to inflict as punishment d : to award by formal verdict judgment was given against the plaintiff 12 : to offer for consideration, acceptance, or use gives no reason for his absence 13 a : to suffer the loss of : sacrifice gallantly gave his life for his country b : to offer as appropriate or due especially to something higher or more worthy gave his spirit to God c : to apply freely or fully : devote gave themselves to their work d : to offer as a pledge I give you my word 14 a : to cause one to have or receive mountains always gave him pleasure b : to cause a person to catch by contagion, infection, or exposure 15 a : to allow one to have or take give me time b : to lead or attempt to lead —used with an infinitive you gave me to understand you'd be late 16 : to care to the extent of didn't give a hoot intransitive verb 1 : to make gifts or presents gave generously to charities 2 a : to yield to physical force or strain b : to collapse from the application of force or pressure The canvas chair gave under her weight. c : to undergo or submit to change for the strike to be settled, something has to give 3 : to afford a view or passage : open the window gives onto the terrace 4 : to enter wholeheartedly into an activity 5 slang : to be happening wants to know what gives give 2 of 2 noun 1 : capacity or tendency to yield to force or strain : flexibility 2 : the ability of a material to bend or stretch The knitted fabric has a lot of give to it. Phrases give birth : to have a baby gave birth last Thursday give birth to 1 : to produce as offspring gave birth to a son 2 : to be the source of give chase : to set off in pursuit give ground : to withdraw before superior force : retreat give of : to make available : provide generously freely gave of their time give or take : as an estimate accurate within (an amount to be added or subtracted) weighs 150 pounds, give or take a few pounds give place to : to be replaced or succeeded by optimism gave place to worry give rise to : to be the cause or source of : produce give the gun : to open the throttle of : speed up give the lie to 1 : to accuse of falsehood 2 : to show to be false, inaccurate, or invalid give tongue of hounds : to begin barking on the scent give way 1 a : retreat b : to yield the right of way 2 : to yield oneself without restraint or control 3 a : to yield to or as if to physical stress The roof gave way under heavy snow. b : to yield to entreaty or insistence After several hours of debate, the opposition finally gave way. 4 : to yield place Farmland has given way to shopping malls. 5 : to begin to row Synonyms Verb bestow contribute donate give away present volunteer See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb She gave him a camera for Christmas. Are you giving this to me or only lending it? She has given money to many worthy causes. They're asking people to give money for a new hospital. Please give to our charity. We already gave at the office. It is better to give than to receive. He gave me the letter. He gave her his coat to hold. He gave me a head start. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb But sometimes they’re allowed to give the gun to a companion not flying with them and continue on their way. —Rebecca Santana, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2023 There appears to be no truth that Biden offered to give Major to the Trumps. —Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2023 But her departure will effectively transform the FTC into a single-administrator agency and give Ms. Khan free rein. —WSJ, 20 Feb. 2023 Ali will continue to see time at the 4, but his improved inside-outside game should give Matta several potential lineup combinations moving forward. —Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Feb. 2023 The education savings account would give parents 90% of what schools are funded on a per-student basis, Oliva said at the time. —Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2023 All of Pocan's co-sponsors are Democrats, which give them little sway with McCarthy, R-Calif. —David Bauder, ajc, 19 Feb. 2023 This boutique electric truck brand's vehicles give new meaning to the term boxy. —Brett Berk, Good Housekeeping, 17 Feb. 2023 It's made with herbal ingredients, like chamomile and sage, and will give you a new look in under an hour. —Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 17 Feb. 2023 Noun The give and take of reciprocity will ebb and flow in a healthy bond, as will interdependence (being emotionally in sync and mutually supportive). —Samantha Vincenty, SELF, 27 Jan. 2023 There is also a tendency to reduce the rise of the religious right as a political force to an ongoing, perfectly static culture war that takes place across policy positions on specific issues within the natural give and take of a democracy. —Katherine Stewart, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2023 But party reporting is a conversation, a verbal give and take — unlike, say, a feature interview of a lead actor. —Sarah Bahr, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2022 To help maintain the shape, this sectional has a tightly upholstered back constructed of a resilient foam topped with fiber filling for a little give when seated. —Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022 Further, negotiations are inherently a give and take. —Kristin Mckenna, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 In terms of comfort, the Co-op Flexlite Air Chair has the perfect amount of give. —Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2023 Take this option, which is made of soft, jersey-knit with just the right amount of give. —Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 6 Jan. 2023 The plastic stems have a bit of give to make connective easy, and the structure is strong enough to cover with a lightweight blanket for a hideout. —Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 Dec. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish giva to give; akin to Old English giefan, gifan to give, and perhaps to Latin habēre to have, hold Noun derivative of give entry 1 First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing give donate/give blood give/care a sod give/grant/do interviews give/make a yelp give/lend one's name to give/lend me a hand with give a damn give a crap give/sacrifice one's life give/make no response give-and-take give a hoot give-and-go give a second thought to give an undertaking give a hang give birth to give birth give back give a tinker's damn give a start give expression to give chase to give credence to give every appearance of give it the old college try give it a stab give it a rest give it a go give in give him a thick ear give ground give me a break give it to someone straight give of one's time give off give out give on to give one the appearance of give one's all give over give over to give someone a buzz give (someone) a break give rise to give (someone) a drubbing give (someone) a call give precedence to give (someone) a hard time give priority give someone a nod give (someone) a piece of one's mind give someone a roasting give (someone) a run for his/her/your/their money give (someone) a yell give (someone) holy hell give (someone) one's word give (someone) hell give (someone or something) a wide berth give (someone or something) a/the once-over give (someone or something) a clean bill of health give (someone) pause give (someone) pause for thought give (someone) the bird give (someone) the ax give (someone) the pink slip give (someone) the elbow give (someone) the sack give (someone) the shirt off one's back give (someone) the shivers give (someone) the slip give (someone) to understand give (someone) up for lost give (something) a fling give (someone) the time of day give (something) a miss give (something) a second look give (something) a rest give (something) new life give the gun give two hoots give up on (someone or something) give up give up the ghost give way give voice to (give) witness to give vent to not care/give a fig I'll give you that not give a monkey's not give (someone) the time of day put/give the baby up for adoption something has (got) to give give/cause offense give/budge an inch don't give me that give evidence give oneself airs give a plug for give a darn give/cut (someone) some slack give of oneself give (oneself) up to (something) give away give as good as one gets give (someone) a spanking give (someone) a ring give someone ideas give (someone) an eyeful give (someone) the finger give (someone) gyp give someone the nod give (something) a whirl give (something) a jerk give (someone) the hook give a good account of oneself give (something) up as a bad job give (something) a shot give (someone) a rollicking give (someone) the chop give (someone) a shout give (someone) a wink give the game away give a shit give someone a leg up give someone a tinkle give chase not give a toss give (someone) the runaround give (someone) the push give (someone) the eye give me the creeps give full vent to give or take give me any shit give (someone) a bell give of give place to give one the gate give him shit give tongue give the lie to See More donate/give blood give/care a sod give/grant/do interviews give/make a yelp give/lend one's name to give/lend me a hand with give a damn give a crap give/sacrifice one's life give/make no response give-and-take give a hoot give-and-go give a second thought to give an undertaking give a hang give birth to give birth give back give a tinker's damn give a start give expression to give chase to give credence to give every appearance of give it the old college try give it a stab give it a rest give it a go give in give him a thick ear give ground give me a break give it to someone straight give of one's time give off give out give on to give one the appearance of give one's all give over give over to give someone a buzz give (someone) a break give rise to give (someone) a drubbing give (someone) a call give precedence to give (someone) a hard time give priority give someone a nod give (someone) a piece of one's mind give someone a roasting give (someone) a run for his/her/your/their money give (someone) a yell give (someone) holy hell give (someone) one's word give (someone) hell give (someone or something) a wide berth give (someone or something) a/the once-over give (someone or something) a clean bill of health give (someone) pause give (someone) pause for thought give (someone) the bird give (someone) the ax give (someone) the pink slip give (someone) the elbow give (someone) the sack give (someone) the shirt off one's back give (someone) the shivers give (someone) the slip give (someone) to understand give (someone) up for lost give (something) a fling give (someone) the time of day give (something) a miss give (something) a second look give (something) a rest give (something) new life give the gun give two hoots give up on (someone or something) give up give up the ghost give way give voice to (give) witness to give vent to not care/give a fig I'll give you that not give a monkey's not give (someone) the time of day put/give the baby up for adoption something has (got) to give give/cause offense give/budge an inch don't give me that give evidence give oneself airs give a plug for give a darn give/cut (someone) some slack give of oneself give (oneself) up to (something) give away give as good as one gets give (someone) a spanking give (someone) a ring give someone ideas give (someone) an eyeful give (someone) the finger give (someone) gyp give someone the nod give (something) a whirl give (something) a jerk give (someone) the hook give a good account of oneself give (something) up as a bad job give (something) a shot give (someone) a rollicking give (someone) the chop give (someone) a shout give (someone) a wink give the game away give a shit give someone a leg up give someone a tinkle give chase not give a toss give (someone) the runaround give (someone) the push give (someone) the eye give me the creeps give full vent to give or take give me any shit give (someone) a bell give of give place to give one the gate give him shit give tongue give the lie to See More Kids Definition give 1 of 2 verb ˈgiv gave ˈgāv ; given ˈgiv-ən ; giving 1 : to make a present of gave me a book 2 a : grant entry 1 sense 2, bestow b : to make a donation give blood we already gave at the office c : to grant or yield to another gave her trust to her friend 3 a : to put into the possession or keeping of another give me the letter to mail b : to offer to another : proffer gave his hand to the visitor c : pay entry 1 sense 1 wouldn't give a penny for that bike 4 a : to present in public performance give a concert b : to present to view gave the signal to start 5 : to provide by way of entertainment give a party 6 : to point out or set aside as a share or portion gave their daughter half of their estate 7 : to indicate the source or cause of gave all the glory to her mother 8 : to form, make, or yield as a product or result cows give milk 84 divided by 12 gives 7 9 a : to deliver by some bodily action gave me a push b : to carry out a movement : perform gave a sudden leap c : pronounce sense 1 give judgment 10 : to offer for consideration or acceptance gives no reason for his absence 11 : to apply fully : devote gave herself to the cause 12 : to cause to have gave pleasure to the reader 13 : to yield or collapse under force or pressure the box gave under his foot giver noun give 2 of 2 noun 1 : tendency to yield to force or strain 2 : the quality or state of being springy Medical Definition give transitive verb ˈgiv gave ˈgāv ; given ˈgiv-ən ; giving 1 : to administer as a medicine 2 : to cause a person to catch by contagion, infection, or exposure Legal Definition give transitive verb gave; given; giving 1 a : to make a gift of I give the remainder of my estate to my wife compare convey, sell b : to grant or bestow by formal action the law gives citizens the right to vote 2 a : to transfer from one's authority or custody the sheriff gave the prisoner to the warden b : to execute and deliver all officers must give bond c : to communicate or impart to another failed to give adequate notice d : to offer or submit for the consideration of another give testimony in court 3 : to yield possession of by way of exchange 4 a : to impose as punishment b : to award by formal verdict judgment was given against the plaintiff giver noun give rise to phrase as in cause to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) Technological developments have given rise to a new era. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance cause bring create generate prompt spawn do draw on produce bring about work bring on bring forth invoke yield induce translate (into) make effect occasion beget catalyze effectuate found breed engender encourage result (in) introduce conduce (to) promote contribute (to) set up father inaugurate turn out institute initiate develop begin further determine launch pioneer establish foster start decide cultivate forward innovate render set nurture enact nourish advance Antonyms & Near Antonyms restrict impede limit put down squelch check suppress rein (in) stifle smother quell crush control still subdue curb dampen repress inhibit squash restrain quash retard snuff (out) clamp down (on) arrest can kill destroy crack down (on) abolish demolish extinguish liquidate quench See More
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