give

noun

  1. 1

    the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

verb

  1. 1

    proffer (a body part)

    She gave her hand to her little sister

  2. 2

    consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man

    She gave herself to many men

  3. 3

    occur

    what gives?

  4. 4

    estimate the duration or outcome of something

    He gave the patient three months to live

    I gave him a very good chance at success

  5. 5

    dedicate

    give thought to

    give priority to

  6. 6

    inflict as a punishment

    She gave the boy a good spanking

    The judge gave me 10 years

  7. 7

    allow to have or take

    I give you two minutes to respond

  8. 8

    guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion

    You gave me to think that you agreed with me

  9. 9

    submit for consideration, judgment, or use

    give one's opinion

    give an excuse

  10. 10

    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

    She committed herself to the work of God

    give one's talents to a good cause

  11. 11

    offer in good faith

    He gave her his word

Synonyms

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