give

Definitions

1. verb

   To hand something over to someone.

   Examples

   • I gave him my coat.
   • She gave the keys to her brother.
   ≠get≠obtain≠receive≠take
2. verb

   To give something as a present.

   Examples

   • I will give my wife a necklace for her birthday.
   • She gave her husband shoes for their anniversary.
3. verb

   To make a promise.

   Examples

   • I gave him my word that I would protect his children.
   • She gave her promise to return by morning.
4. verb

   To allow or provide something.

   Examples

   • I gave them permission to miss tomorrow's class.
   • Please give me more time.
5. verb

   To cause someone to have a feeling.

   Examples

   • It gives me great pleasure to be here tonight.
   • The fence gave me an electric shock.
6. verb

   In slang, to seem like something.

   Examples

   • That outfit is giving old Hollywood.
   • Stop texting me! It is giving desperate.
7. verb

   To do a small action toward someone.

   Examples

   • I want to give you a hug.
   • Mom gave us a long look, and my sister gave a laugh.
8. verb

   To pass something into someone's hand.

   Examples

   • Give me your hand.
   • He gave his coat to the doorman.
9. verb

   To pass an illness to someone or cause it.

   Examples

   • My brother gave me his cold.
   • He believed smoking gave him the cough.
10. verb

    To provide medicine to a person.

    Examples

    • The doctors gave me medicine for the pain.
    • The nurse gave him his pills on time.