English to English noun
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the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length | source: wordnet30 verb
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense | Example:
• She gave him a black eye • The draft gave me a cold
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be the cause or source of | Example:
• He gave me a lot of trouble • Our meeting afforded much interesting information
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transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody | Example:
• I gave her my money • can you give me lessons? • She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
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convey or reveal information | Example:
• Give one's name
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convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow | Example:
• Don't pay him any mind • give the orders • Give him my best regards • pay attention
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organize or be responsible for | Example:
• hold a reception • have, throw, or make a party • give a course
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convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture | Example:
• Throw a glance • She gave me a dirty look
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give as a present; make a gift of | Example:
• What will you give her for her birthday?
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cause to happen or be responsible for | Example:
• His two singles gave the team the victory
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• give thought to • give priority to • pay attention to
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• 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
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transmit (knowledge or skills) | Example:
• give a secret to the Russians • leave your name and address here • impart a new skill to the students
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• The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
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leave with; give temporarily | Example:
• Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool? • Can I give you the children for the weekend?
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• Give a gulp • give a yelp
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• He gave his life for his children • I gave two sons to the war
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place into the hands or custody of | Example:
• hand me the spoon, please • Turn the files over to me, please • He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
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give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | Example:
• She committed herself to the work of God • give one's talents to a good cause • consecrate your life to the church
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• I gave him the drug
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give or convey physically | Example:
• She gave him First Aid • I gave him a punch in the nose
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• give homage • render thanks
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bestow, especially officially | Example:
• grant a degree • give a divorce • This bill grants us new rights
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move in order to make room for someone for something | Example:
• The park gave way to a supermarket • `Move over,' he told the crowd
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• Feed the starving children in India • don't give the child this tough meat
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contribute to some cause | Example:
• I gave at the office
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break down, literally or metaphorically | Example:
• 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
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estimate the duration or outcome of something | Example:
• He gave the patient three months to live • I gave him a very good chance at success
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• Give bond
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deliver in exchange or recompense | Example:
• I'll give you three books for four CDs
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• the door opens to the patio • The French doors give onto a terrace
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• He gave the sign to start
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perform for an audience | Example:
• Pollini is giving another concert in New York
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be flexible under stress of physical force | Example:
• This material doesn't give
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• He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
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• give a decision for the plaintiff
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• This student gives promise of real creativity • The office gave evidence of tampering
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• He gave her his word
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submit for consideration, judgment, or use | Example:
• give one's opinion • give an excuse
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guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion | Example:
• You gave me to think that you agreed with me
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• I give you two minutes to respond
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inflict as a punishment | Example:
• She gave the boy a good spanking • The judge gave me 10 years
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• what gives?
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44 |
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man | Example:
• She gave herself to many men
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• She gave her hand to her little sister
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To bestow without receiving a return; to confer without compensation; to impart, as a possession; to grant, as authority or permission; to yield up or allow. | source: webster1913
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To give a gift or gifts. | source: webster1913
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To afford a view of; as, his window gave the park. | source: webster1913
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