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Definition of GIVES
Pronunciation : GIVES

noun : GIVES

Source:WordNet 3.1

verb : GIVES

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 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" ;

  • 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" ;

  • 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" ;

  • 7. (

    ) convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture; "Throw a glance"; "She gave me a dirty look" ;

  • 9. (

    ) cause to happen or be responsible for; "His two singles gave the team the victory" ;

  • 12. (

    ) transmit (knowledge or skills); "give a secret to the Russians"; "leave your name and address here"; "impart a new skill to the students" ;

  • 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" ;

  • 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" ;

  • 22. (

    ) bestow, especially officially; "grant a degree"; "give a divorce"; "This bill grants us new rights" ;

  • 24. (

    ) give food to; "Feed the starving children in India"; "don't give the child this tough meat" ;

  • 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" ;

  • 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" ;

  • 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" ;


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