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Quick definitions from WordNet (give)
▸ noun: the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
▸ verb: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody ("Can you give me lessons?")
▸ verb: leave with; give temporarily ("Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?")
▸ verb: give as a present; make a gift of ("What will you give her for her birthday?")
▸ verb: convey or reveal information ("Give one's name")
▸ verb: give or convey physically
▸ verb: give (as medicine)
▸ verb: cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
▸ verb: deliver in exchange or recompense ("I'll give you three books for four CDs")
▸ verb: emit or utter ("Give a gulp")
▸ verb: execute and deliver ("Give bond")
▸ verb: occur ("What gives?")
▸ verb: estimate the duration or outcome of something
▸ verb: dedicate ("Give thought to")
▸ verb: inflict as a punishment
▸ verb: allow to have or take ("I give you two minutes to respond")
▸ verb: guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
▸ verb: submit for consideration, judgment, or use ("Give one's opinion")
▸ verb: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause ("Give one's talents to a good cause")
▸ verb: offer in good faith
▸ verb: manifest or show ("This student gives promise of real creativity")
▸ verb: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
▸ verb: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow ("Give the orders")
▸ verb: bestow ("Give hommage")
▸ verb: legal use: accord by verdict ("Give a decision for the plaintiff")
▸ verb: proffer (a body part)
▸ verb: consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
▸ verb: propose
▸ verb: be flexible under stress of physical force ("This material doesn't give")
▸ verb: bring about
▸ verb: perform for an audience
▸ verb: present to view
▸ verb: contribute to some cause
▸ verb: bestow, especially officially ("Give a divorce")
▸ verb: be the cause or source of
▸ verb: endure the loss of
▸ verb: give food to ("Don't give the child this tough meat")
▸ verb: tell or deposit (information) knowledge ("Give a secret to the Russians")
▸ verb: afford access to ("The French doors give onto a terrace")
▸ verb: move in order to make room for someone for something
▸ verb: give or supply
▸ verb: break down, literally or metaphorically
▸ verb: organize or be responsible for ("Give a course")
▸ verb: place into the hands or custody of
▸ Also see giving
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to give
▸ Usage examples for give
▸ Popular adjectives describing give
▸ Words that often appear near give
▸ Rhymes of give
▸ Invented words related to give
▸ noun: the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
▸ verb: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody ("Can you give me lessons?")
▸ verb: leave with; give temporarily ("Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?")
▸ verb: give as a present; make a gift of ("What will you give her for her birthday?")
▸ verb: convey or reveal information ("Give one's name")
▸ verb: give or convey physically
▸ verb: give (as medicine)
▸ verb: cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
▸ verb: deliver in exchange or recompense ("I'll give you three books for four CDs")
▸ verb: emit or utter ("Give a gulp")
▸ verb: execute and deliver ("Give bond")
▸ verb: occur ("What gives?")
▸ verb: estimate the duration or outcome of something
▸ verb: dedicate ("Give thought to")
▸ verb: inflict as a punishment
▸ verb: allow to have or take ("I give you two minutes to respond")
▸ verb: guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
▸ verb: submit for consideration, judgment, or use ("Give one's opinion")
▸ verb: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause ("Give one's talents to a good cause")
▸ verb: offer in good faith
▸ verb: manifest or show ("This student gives promise of real creativity")
▸ verb: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
▸ verb: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow ("Give the orders")
▸ verb: bestow ("Give hommage")
▸ verb: legal use: accord by verdict ("Give a decision for the plaintiff")
▸ verb: proffer (a body part)
▸ verb: consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
▸ verb: propose
▸ verb: be flexible under stress of physical force ("This material doesn't give")
▸ verb: bring about
▸ verb: perform for an audience
▸ verb: present to view
▸ verb: contribute to some cause
▸ verb: bestow, especially officially ("Give a divorce")
▸ verb: be the cause or source of
▸ verb: endure the loss of
▸ verb: give food to ("Don't give the child this tough meat")
▸ verb: tell or deposit (information) knowledge ("Give a secret to the Russians")
▸ verb: afford access to ("The French doors give onto a terrace")
▸ verb: move in order to make room for someone for something
▸ verb: give or supply
▸ verb: break down, literally or metaphorically
▸ verb: organize or be responsible for ("Give a course")
▸ verb: place into the hands or custody of
▸ Also see giving
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to give
▸ Usage examples for give
▸ Popular adjectives describing give
▸ Words that often appear near give
▸ Rhymes of give
▸ Invented words related to give