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give
(g/I/v )

noun (n)

  • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    spring, springiness
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense(verb.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • be the cause or source of(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    afford, yield
    source: wordnet30
  • transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Can you give me lessons?.
    Antonym:
    take
    source: wordnet30
  • convey or reveal information(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Give one's name.
    source: wordnet30
  • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Give the orders.
    Give him my best regards.
    Synonym:
    pay
    source: wordnet30
  • organize or be responsible for(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Give a course.
    Synonym:
    have, hold, make, throw
    source: wordnet30
  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    throw
    source: wordnet30
  • give as a present; make a gift of(verb.possession)
    Example:
    What will you give her for her birthday?.
    Synonym:
    gift, present
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to happen or be responsible for(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    yield
    source: wordnet30
  • dedicate(verb.cognition)
    Example:
    Give thought to.
    Give priority to.
    Synonym:
    devote, pay
    source: wordnet30
  • give or supply(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    generate, render, return, yield
    source: wordnet30
  • transmit (knowledge or skills)(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Give a secret to the Russians.
    Synonym:
    impart, leave, pass on
    source: wordnet30
  • bring about(verb.creation)
    Synonym:
    establish
    source: wordnet30
  • leave with; give temporarily(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?.
    Can I give you the children for the weekend?.
    source: wordnet30
  • emit or utter(verb.social)
    Example:
    Give a gulp.
    Give a yelp.
    source: wordnet30
  • endure the loss of(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    sacrifice
    source: wordnet30
  • place into the hands or custody of(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    hand, pass, pass on, reach, turn over
    source: wordnet30
  • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Give one's talents to a good cause.
    Synonym:
    commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote
    source: wordnet30
  • give (as medicine)(verb.possession)
    source: wordnet30
  • give or convey physically(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    apply
    source: wordnet30
  • bestow(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Give homage.
    Synonym:
    render
    source: wordnet30
  • bestow, especially officially(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Give a divorce.
    Synonym:
    grant
    source: wordnet30
  • move in order to make room for someone for something(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    ease up, give way, move over, yield
    source: wordnet30
  • give food to(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    Don't give the child this tough meat.
    Synonym:
    feed
    Antonym:
    famish, starve
    source: wordnet30
  • contribute to some cause(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    chip in, contribute, kick in
    source: wordnet30
  • break down, literally or metaphorically(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    break, cave in, collapse, fall in, founder, give way
    source: wordnet30
  • estimate the duration or outcome of something(verb.cognition)
    source: wordnet30
  • execute and deliver(verb.social)
    Example:
    Give bond.
    source: wordnet30
  • deliver in exchange or recompense(verb.possession)
    Example:
    I'll give you three books for four CDs.
    source: wordnet30
  • afford access to(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The French doors give onto a terrace.
    Synonym:
    afford, open
    source: wordnet30
  • present to view(verb.creation)
    source: wordnet30
  • perform for an audience(verb.creation)
    source: wordnet30
  • be flexible under stress of physical force(verb.contact)
    Example:
    This material doesn't give.
    source: wordnet30
  • propose(verb.consumption)
    source: wordnet30
  • accord by verdict(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Give a decision for the plaintiff.
    source: wordnet30
  • manifest or show(verb.communication)
    Example:
    This student gives promise of real creativity.
    source: wordnet30
  • offer in good faith(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • submit for consideration, judgment, or use(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Give one's opinion.
    Give an excuse.
    source: wordnet30
  • guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • allow to have or take(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I give you two minutes to respond.
    source: wordnet30
  • inflict as a punishment(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • occur(verb.change)
    Example:
    What gives?.
    source: wordnet30
  • consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • proffer (a body part)(verb.body)
    source: wordnet30
  • To bestow without receiving a return; to confer without compensation; to impart, as a possession; to grant, as authority or permission; to yield up or allow.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To give a gift or gifts.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To afford a view of; as, his window gave the park.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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