GIVE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

GIVE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • proffer (a body part)
    Usage Example(s)
    • She gave her hand to her little sister
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
    Usage Example(s)
    • She gave herself to many men
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • occur
    Usage Example(s)
    • what gives?
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  4. Meaning
    • estimate the duration or outcome of something
    Usage Example(s)
    • He gave the patient three months to live
    • I gave him a very good chance at success
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • dedicate
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • give thought to
    • give priority to
    • pay attention to
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • inflict as a punishment
    Usage Example(s)
    • She gave the boy a good spanking
    • The judge gave me 10 years
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  7. Meaning
    • allow to have or take
    Usage Example(s)
    • I give you two minutes to respond
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  8. Meaning
    • guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
    Usage Example(s)
    • You gave me to think that you agreed with me
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  9. Meaning
    • submit for consideration, judgment, or use
    Usage Example(s)
    • give one’’s opinion
    • give an excuse
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  10. Meaning
    • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She committed herself to the work of God
    • give one’’s talents to a good cause
    • consecrate your life to the church
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  11. Meaning
    • offer in good faith
    Usage Example(s)
    • He gave her his word
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  12. Meaning
    • manifest or show
    Usage Example(s)
    • This student gives promise of real creativity
    • The office gave evidence of tampering
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  13. Meaning
    • convey or communicate
    • of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Throw a glance
    • She gave me a dirty look
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  14. Meaning
    • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.
    • bestow
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Don”t pay him any mind
    • give the orders
    • Give him my best regards
    • pay attention
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  15. Meaning
    • bestow
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • give hommage
    • render thanks
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  16. Meaning
    • legal use: accord by verdict
    Usage Example(s)
    • give a decision for the plaintiff
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  17. Meaning
    • propose
    Usage Example(s)
    • He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  18. Meaning
    • give food to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Feed the starving children in India
    • don”t give the child this tough meat
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Cause(s) Derived(s)
  19. Meaning
    • be flexible under stress of physical force
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • This material doesn”t give
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower See Also Derived(s)
  20. Meaning
    • give or supply
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  21. Meaning
    • bring about
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • His two singles gave the team the victory
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  22. Meaning
    • bring about
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The trompe l”oeil-illusion establishes depth
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  23. Meaning
    • perform for an audience
    Usage Example(s)
    • Pollini is giving another concert in New York
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  24. Meaning
    • present to view
    Usage Example(s)
    • He gave the sign to start
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  25. Meaning
    • organize or be responsible for
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • hold a reception
    • have, throw, or make a party
    • give a course
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  26. Meaning
    • move in order to make room for someone for something
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The park gave way to a supermarket
    • `Move over,” he told the crowd
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  27. Meaning
    • break down, literally or metaphorically
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  28. Meaning
    • transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
    Usage Example(s)
    • I gave her my money
    • can you give me lessons?
    • She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) See Also Cause(s) Derived(s)
  29. Meaning
    • leave with
    • give temporarily
    Usage Example(s)
    • Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
    • Can I give you the children for the weekend?
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  30. Meaning
    • give as a present
    • make a gift of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • What will you give her for her birthday?
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  31. Meaning
    • place into the hands or custody of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • hand me the spoon, please
    • Turn the files over to me, please
    • He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) See Also Derived(s)
  32. Meaning
    • convey or reveal information
    Usage Example(s)
    • Give one’’s name
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  33. Meaning
    • tell or deposit (information) knowledge
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • give a secret to the Russians
    • leave your name and address here
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  34. Meaning
    • contribute to some cause
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I gave at the office
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  35. Meaning
    • give or convey physically
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She gave him First Aid
    • I gave him a punch in the nose
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  36. Meaning
    • give (as medicine)
    Usage Example(s)
    • I gave him the drug
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  37. Meaning
    • cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
    Usage Example(s)
    • She gave him a black eye
    • The draft gave me a cold
    Hyponym(s)
  38. Meaning
    • bestow, especially officially
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • grant a degree
    • give a divorce
    • This bill grants us new rights
    Derived(s)
  39. Meaning
    • be the cause or source of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He gave me a lot of trouble
    • Our meeting afforded much interesting information
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  40. Meaning
    • endure the loss of
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He gave his life for his children
    • I gave two sons to the war
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  41. Meaning
    • afford access to
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the door opens to the patio
    • The French doors give onto a terrace
    Derived(s)
  42. Meaning
    • deliver in exchange or recompense
    Usage Example(s)
    • I”ll give you three books for four CDs
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  43. Meaning
    • emit or utter
    Usage Example(s)
    • Give a gulp
    • give a yelp
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  44. Meaning
    • execute and deliver
    Usage Example(s)
    • Give bond
    Hypernyms(s) give is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower