give meaning and definition

GIVE noun

Definition of give (noun)

1. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
   • synonyms: spring, springiness

GIVE verb

Definition of give (verb)

1. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
   • "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold"
2. be the cause or source of
   • "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"
   • synonyms: afford, yield
3. 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"
   • antonym: take
4. convey or reveal information
   • "Give one's name"
5. 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"
   • synonyms: pay
6. organize or be responsible for
   • "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course"
   • synonyms: have, hold, make, throw
7. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
   • "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look"
   • synonyms: throw
8. give as a present; make a gift of
   • "What will you give her for her birthday?"
   • synonyms: gift, present
9. cause to happen or be responsible for
   • "His two singles gave the team the victory"
   • synonyms: yield
10. dedicate
    • "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"
    • synonyms: devote, pay
11. 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"
    • synonyms: generate, render, return, yield
12. transmit (knowledge or skills)
    • "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students"
    • synonyms: impart, leave, pass on
13. bring about
    • "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth"
    • synonyms: establish
14. 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?"
15. emit or utter
    • "Give a gulp"; "give a yelp"
16. endure the loss of
    • "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war"
    • synonyms: sacrifice
17. 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"
    • synonyms: hand, pass, pass on, reach, turn over
18. 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"
    • synonyms: commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote
19. give (as medicine)
    • "I gave him the drug"
20. give or convey physically
    • "She gave him First Aid"; "I gave him a punch in the nose"
    • synonyms: apply
21. bestow
    • "give homage"; "render thanks"
    • synonyms: render
22. bestow, especially officially
    • "grant a degree"; "give a divorce"; "This bill grants us new rights"
    • synonyms: grant
23. move in order to make room for someone for something
    • "The park gave way to a supermarket"; "`Move over,' he told the crowd"
    • synonyms: ease up, give way, move over, yield
24. give food to
    • "Feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat"
    • synonyms: feed
    • antonym: famish
25. contribute to some cause
    • "I gave at the office"
    • synonyms: chip in, contribute, kick in
26. 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"
    • synonyms: break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give way
27. estimate the duration or outcome of something
    • "He gave the patient three months to live"; "I gave him a very good chance at success"
28. execute and deliver
    • "Give bond"
29. deliver in exchange or recompense
    • "I'll give you three books for four CDs"
30. afford access to
    • "the door opens to the patio"; "The French doors give onto a terrace"
    • synonyms: afford, open
31. present to view
    • "He gave the sign to start"
32. perform for an audience
    • "Pollini is giving another concert in New York"
33. be flexible under stress of physical force
    • "This material doesn't give"
    • synonyms: yield
34. propose
    • "He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party"
35. accord by verdict
    • "give a decision for the plaintiff"
36. manifest or show
    • "This student gives promise of real creativity"; "The office gave evidence of tampering"
37. offer in good faith
    • "He gave her his word"
38. submit for consideration, judgment, or use
    • "give one's opinion"; "give an excuse"
39. guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
    • "You gave me to think that you agreed with me"
40. allow to have or take
    • "I give you two minutes to respond"
41. inflict as a punishment
    • "She gave the boy a good spanking"; "The judge gave me 10 years"
42. occur
    • "what gives?"
43. consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
    • "She gave herself to many men"
44. proffer (a body part)
    • "She gave her hand to her little sister"