Give

usgb/ɡɪv/
verb

To hand something to someone.

He gave the book to me.
Visual representation of "give" - To hand something to someone.

Often appears as...

  • give somebody something
  • give something to somebody
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Literal Transfer

Used when physically handing over something.

Illustration for Literal Transfer
Could you give this letter to Sam?
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Transfer of Ownership

Implies the person receiving will own the item.

Illustration for Transfer of Ownership
My grandmother gave me her old watch.
Visual representation of the word "Give"

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