Give
verb
To hand something to someone.
He gave the book to me.
Often appears as...
- give somebody something
- give something to somebody
verb
To provide or supply something.
The project gave me a sense of fulfillment.
Often appears as...
- give someone an opportunity
- give cause for concern
verb
To put something into an activity, process or into improving something.
She gave her life to helping the less fortunate.
Often appears as...
- give one's life
- give one's all
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Approving
verb
To cause or allow someone to have something.
The teacher gave us homework.
Often appears as...
- give someone trouble
- give a headache
verb
To perform a physical action like coughing or blinking.
He gave a cough to attract her attention.
Often appears as...
- give a cough
- give a blink
verb
To produce a particular sound.
The bell gave a loud ring.
Often appears as...
- give a scream
- give a ring
verb
To concede or yield something like a point in an argument.
I had to give my point during the discussion.
Often appears as...
- give way
- give in
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To hand something to someone.
He gave the book to me.
Often appears as...
- give somebody something
- give something to somebody
verb
To provide or supply something.
The project gave me a sense of fulfillment.
Often appears as...
- give someone an opportunity
- give cause for concern
verb
To put something into an activity, process or into improving something.
She gave her life to helping the less fortunate.
Often appears as...
- give one's life
- give one's all
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To cause or allow someone to have something.
The teacher gave us homework.
Often appears as...
- give someone trouble
- give a headache
verb
To perform a physical action like coughing or blinking.
He gave a cough to attract her attention.
Often appears as...
- give a cough
- give a blink
verb
To produce a particular sound.
The bell gave a loud ring.
Often appears as...
- give a scream
- give a ring
verb
To concede or yield something like a point in an argument.
I had to give my point during the discussion.
Often appears as...
- give way
- give in
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Transfer
Used when physically handing over something.
Could you give this letter to Sam?
Pro Tip 2/2Transfer of Ownership
Implies the person receiving will own the item.
My grandmother gave me her old watch.
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Transfer
Used when physically handing over something.
Could you give this letter to Sam?
Pro Tip 2/2Transfer of Ownership
Implies the person receiving will own the item.
My grandmother gave me her old watch.
Pro Tip 1/2Literal Transfer
Used when physically handing over something.
Could you give this letter to Sam?
Pro Tip 2/2Transfer of Ownership
Implies the person receiving will own the item.
My grandmother gave me her old watch.
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It is a way of preserving the reef and dedicating ourselves to something else, They began to prefer transporting tourists because they knew they got paid well and they consumed less fuel. Besides, they were home early and that's what encouraged them to give up the fishing.
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Rethinking infidelity...
to surround oneself with love and with friends and activities that give back joy and meaning and identity. But even more important, is to curb the curiosity to mine for the sordid details -- Where were you? Where did you do it? How often? Is she better than me in bed? --
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Can you solve...
Can you resist tackling a brain teaser written by one of the smartest people in history? Let's give it a shot. The world's rarest fish has been stolen from the city aquarium. The police have followed the scent to a street with five identical looking houses.
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The benefits of a...
regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain.
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The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
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Giving checkmate is...
give a night or two any woman player in the world and I can still beat her but to give you perspective what is to give a night or in chess it's like entering in a swimming competition having your hands behind tidier tied your hands
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Your body language may...
So I want to start by offering you a free no-tech life hack, and all it requires of you is that you change your posture for two minutes. But before I give it away, I want to ask you to right now
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Sir David Attenborough...
around 20 years precious new hatchlings are also given a helping hand
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Ostrich Gives the...
it's not perfect but he gives the performance of his life
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Relax With BBC Earth PIPE...
Precious new hatchlings are also given a helping hand.
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How One Community Saved...
It is a way of preserving the reef and dedicating ourselves to something else, They began to prefer transporting tourists because they knew they got paid well and they consumed less fuel. Besides, they were home early and that's what encouraged them to give up the fishing.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
to surround oneself with love and with friends and activities that give back joy and meaning and identity. But even more important, is to curb the curiosity to mine for the sordid details -- Where were you? Where did you do it? How often? Is she better than me in bed? --
Video examples
Can you solve...
Can you resist tackling a brain teaser written by one of the smartest people in history? Let's give it a shot. The world's rarest fish has been stolen from the city aquarium. The police have followed the scent to a street with five identical looking houses.
Video examples
The benefits of a...
regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer. But recent advances in brain imaging technology have given neurolinguists a glimpse into how specific aspects of language learning affect the bilingual brain.
Video examples
The psychology of...
gave way to the self-esteem movement and a rise in materialism. More recently, social media has multiplied the possibilities for self-promotion, though it's worth noting that there's no clear evidence that social media causes narcissism.
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
give a night or two any woman player in the world and I can still beat her but to give you perspective what is to give a night or in chess it's like entering in a swimming competition having your hands behind tidier tied your hands
Video examples
Your body language may...
So I want to start by offering you a free no-tech life hack, and all it requires of you is that you change your posture for two minutes. But before I give it away, I want to ask you to right now
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
around 20 years precious new hatchlings are also given a helping hand
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Ostrich Gives the...
it's not perfect but he gives the performance of his life
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Relax With BBC Earth PIPE...
Precious new hatchlings are also given a helping hand.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth, at least the truth that is given to us to understand.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I give thanks to God and to all the people in the U.K. who have supported me over the years.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
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John D. Rockefeller
American Businessman
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
I'd rather give my life than be afraid to give it.
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John Lennon
English Musician
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Writing gave me the world.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
It's hard to tell with these Internet startups if they're really interested in building companies or if they're just interested in the money. I can tell you, though: If they don't really want to build a company, they won't luck into it. That's because it's so hard that if you don't have a passion, you'll give up.
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Nelson Mandela
South African Statesman
Without education, your children can never really meet the challenges they will face. So it's very important to give children education and explain that they should play a role for their country.
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Pablo Picasso
Spanish Painter
We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize the truth, at least the truth that is given to us to understand.
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Mark Twain
American Writer
Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I give thanks to God and to all the people in the U.K. who have supported me over the years.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
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John D. Rockefeller
American Businessman
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
I'd rather give my life than be afraid to give it.
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John Lennon
English Musician
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
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Chuck Palahniuk
American Novelist
Writing gave me the world.
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