Definition
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| cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold" |
| dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to" |
| cause to happen or be responsible for; "His two singles gave the team the victory" |
| bestow, especially officially; "grant a degree"; "give a divorce"; "This bill grants us new rights" |
| inflict as a punishment; "She gave the boy a good spanking"; "The judge gave me 10 years" |
| bring about; "The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth" |
| be the cause or source of; "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information" |
| allow to have or take; "I give you two minutes to respond" |
| perform for an audience; "Pollini is giving another concert in New York" |
| endure the loss of; "He gave his life for his children"; "I gave two sons to the war" |
| guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion; "You gave me |
| convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" |
| 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?" |
| 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" |
| give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?" |
| bestow; "give homage"; "render thanks" |
| place into the hands or custody of; |
| accord by verdict; "give a decision for the plaintiff" |
| convey or reveal information; "Give one's name" |
| proffer (a body part); "She gave her hand to her little sister" |
| propose; "He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party" |
| transmit (knowledge or skills); "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the s |
| transmit (knowledge or skills); "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students" |
| consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man; "She gave herself to many men" |
| give food to; "Feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat" |
| contribute to some cause; "I gave at the |
| contribute to some cause; "I gave at the office" |
| occur; "what gives?" |
| be flexible under stress of physical force; "This material doesn't give" |
| give or convey physically; "She gave him First Aid"; "I gave him a punch in the nose" |
| estimate the duration or outcome of something; "He gave the patient three months to live"; "I gave him a very good |
| present to view; "He gave the sign to start" |
| guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion; "You gave me to think that you agreed with me" |
| organize or be responsible for; "hold a reception"; "have, throw, or make a party"; "give a course" |
| afford access to; "the door opens to the patio"; "The French doors give onto a terr |