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Word: Give
Speech Type: Verb
Old English giefan, gefan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geven and German geben
ɡɪv
freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone)
Short Definition:transfer possession of something to
Examples:- she gave him presents and clothes
- the cheque given to the jeweller proved worthless
- he gave the papers back
cause or allow (someone or something) to have or experience (something); provide with
Short Definition:cause someone or something to have
Examples:- you gave me such a fright
- this leaflet gives our opening times
carry out or perform (a specified action)
Short Definition:carry out specified action
Examples:- I gave a bow
- he gave the counter a polish
yield as a product or result
Short Definition:yield as product or result
Examples:- milk is sometimes added to give a richer cheese
concede (something) as valid or deserved in respect of (someone)
Short Definition:concede as valid in respect of
Examples:- give him his due
state or put forward (information or argument)
Short Definition:state or put forward information
Examples:- he did not give his name
alter in shape under pressure rather than resist or break
Short Definition:alter in shape under pressure
Examples:- that chair doesn't give
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