give
/ˈɡɪv/noun, verb1 syllable
Give means: break down, literally or metaphorically.
Synonyms for give46
noun, as in the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
verb, as in break down, literally or metaphorically
verb, as in move in order to make room for someone for something
verb, as in give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
verb, as in convey or reveal information
verb, as in contribute to some cause
verb, as in convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
verb, as in convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
verb, as in give (as medicine)
verb, as in give or convey physically
verb, as in bestow
verb, as in bestow, especially officially
verb, as in give food to
verb, as in be flexible under stress of physical force
verb, as in accord by verdict
Opposites of give
What does give mean?44
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”
move in order to make room for someone for something“The park gave way to a supermarket”
cause to happen or be responsible for“His two singles gave the team the victory”
bring about“The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth”
place into the hands or custody of“hand me the spoon, please”
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause“She committed herself to the work of God”
organize or be responsible for“hold a reception”
offer in good faith“He gave her his word”
convey or reveal information“Give one's name”
dedicate“give thought to”
contribute to some cause“I gave at the office”
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”
give as a present; make a gift of“What will you give her for her birthday?”
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”
give (as medicine)“I gave him the drug”
give or convey physically“She gave him First Aid”
bestow“give homage”
bestow, especially officially“grant a degree”
give food to“Feed the starving children in India”
be flexible under stress of physical force“This material doesn't give”
accord by verdict“give a decision for the plaintiff”
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”
present to view“He gave the sign to start”
perform for an audience“Pollini is giving another concert in New York”
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”
inflict as a punishment“She gave the boy a good spanking”
occur“what gives?”
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”
noun
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with give?3
one syllable
two syllables
Give in a sentence
- If it gets dangerous, give me a call.CK
- The sea got rough, so that we had to give up fishing.CK
- Give us the tools, and we'll finish the job.LimeGreenTeknii
- As science makes progress, old ways give place to new.Ivan24
- No matter what happens, you must not give up.CK
- Although teachers give a lot of advice, students don't always take it.CK
- If you happen to see him, please give him my best regards.CK
- If you haven't driven a bike yet, you should give it a shot.CK
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of give
as a noun
- plural
- gives
as a verb
- past tense
- gave
- past participle
- given
- present participle
- giving
- third-person singular
- gives