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