give

/ɡɪv/

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Also a noun

Meaning

  1. To freely transfer possession of something to someone.

    • She decided to give her vintage camera to her younger brother.

  2. To provide, supply, or present something to someone.

    • The manager will give us the detailed project schedule tomorrow morning.

  3. To produce or emit a particular sound, reaction, or result.

    • He gave a deep sigh of relief after hearing the good news.

  4. To bend, stretch, or break under physical pressure.

    • The wooden floorboards began to give slightly under the heavy piano.

Collocations

  • give advice
  • give permission
  • give a presentation
  • give someone a call
  • give a reason
  • give a gift
  • give a sigh
  • give way

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Idioms

  • give and take

    mutual compromise

    Every successful business partnership requires a healthy amount of give and take.

  • give it a shot

    to try something

    Even though coding seemed difficult at first, she decided to give it a shot.

  • give someone a break

    stop pressuring someone

    Please give him a break since it is only his first day on the job.