gave
/ɡeɪv/verb1 syllable
Gave means: break down, literally or metaphorically.
Synonyms for gave45
verb, as in break down, literally or metaphorically
verb, as in give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
verb, as in move in order to make room for someone for something
verb, as in contribute to some cause
verb, as in present to view
verb, as in perform for an audience
verb, as in inflict as a punishment
verb, as in consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
verb, as in proffer (a body part)
verb, as in transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
verb, as in leave with; give temporarily
verb, as in emit or utter
verb, as in estimate the duration or outcome of something
verb, as in execute and deliver
verb, as in deliver in exchange or recompense
verb, as in propose
verb, as in manifest or show
verb, as in submit for consideration, judgment, or use
verb, as in guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
verb, as in allow to have or take
verb, as in occur
Opposites of gave
What does gave mean?43
verb
break down, literally or metaphorically“The wall collapsed”
give or supply“The cow brings in 5 liters of milk”
transmit (knowledge or skills)“give a secret to the Russians”
endure the loss of“He gave his life for his children”
cause to happen or be responsible for“His two singles gave the team the victory”
bring about“The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth”
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause“She committed herself to the work of God”
move in order to make room for someone for something“The park gave way to a supermarket”
place into the hands or custody of“hand me the spoon, please”
offer in good faith“He gave her his word”
convey or reveal information“Give one's name”
organize or be responsible for“hold a reception”
dedicate“give thought to”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense“She gave him a black eye”
be the cause or source of“He gave me a lot of trouble”
contribute to some cause“I gave at the office”
give as a present; make a gift of“What will you give her for her birthday?”
give (as medicine)“I gave him the drug”
give or convey physically“She gave him First Aid”
bestow“give homage”
accord by verdict“give a decision for the plaintiff”
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow“Don't pay him any mind”
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture“Throw a glance”
bestow, especially officially“grant a degree”
give food to“Feed the starving children in India”
present to view“He gave the sign to start”
perform for an audience“Pollini is giving another concert in New York”
be flexible under stress of physical force“This material doesn't give”
inflict as a punishment“She gave the boy a good spanking”
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man“She gave herself to many men”
proffer (a body part)“She gave her hand to her little sister”
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody“I gave her my money”
leave with; give temporarily“Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?”
emit or utter“Give a gulp”
estimate the duration or outcome of something“He gave the patient three months to live”
execute and deliver“Give bond”
deliver in exchange or recompense“I'll give you three books for four CDs”
propose“He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party”
manifest or show“This student gives promise of real creativity”
submit for consideration, judgment, or use“give one's opinion”
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion“You gave me to think that you agreed with me”
allow to have or take“I give you two minutes to respond”
occur“what gives?”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with gave?17
two syllables
Gave in a sentence
- Every time the woman teacher passed the school yard, someone gave her the razz.unknown
- At the time, she gave no thought to her mother.unknown
- The bishop felt pity for the immigrants who were abandoned, and gave them help.CK
- My sister was on a diet for a week, but gave up.CM
- I took one, and gave the other apples to my little sister.CK
- I gave the dog a bone, stopping its barking.unknown
- I gave him a warning, but he took no notice of it.CM
- I gave him a warning, to which he paid no attention.CM
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