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as in donates
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
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as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
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as in offers
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
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as in collapses
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight
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as in pays
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
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as in expresses
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
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as in devotes
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
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as in provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in extends
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmits
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed
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Recent Examples of gives
Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Our bet365 bonus code gives new customers a rare opportunity to pick a welcome offer.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
His latest executive order gives the app another 75 days to reach a deal and avert a ban.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Selfies look crisp, with good color and detail, though the Pixel 8a can blur out the wrong things sometimes, which gives images an unnatural look.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
This welcome offer also gives golf fans a great chance to bet on The Masters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
While the book itself doesn't arrive until the fall, its artwork gives readers a glimpse into what its all about — a group of nurses fighting through the height of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, living in a makeshift RV close to their California hospital.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Says my IPhone has been hacked, gives option to hit OK.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Our bet365 bonus code gives new customers a rare opportunity to pick a welcome offer.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
His latest executive order gives the app another 75 days to reach a deal and avert a ban.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 10 Apr. 2025
Selfies look crisp, with good color and detail, though the Pixel 8a can blur out the wrong things sometimes, which gives images an unnatural look.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
This welcome offer also gives golf fans a great chance to bet on The Masters.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
While the book itself doesn't arrive until the fall, its artwork gives readers a glimpse into what its all about — a group of nurses fighting through the height of COVID-19 early in the pandemic, living in a makeshift RV close to their California hospital.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Says my IPhone has been hacked, gives option to hit OK.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
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Each month, the school donates 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of frozen surplus food to the the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, ensuring edible food reaches those in need.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jewelry for Good evaluates the items, sends them to a refinery and donates 100% of the net proceeds after processing.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Stonehouse’s signing leaves Dolphins incumbent punter Jake Bailey very much in jeopardy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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The next 12 months will determine whether the music industry thrives or collapses under the weight of AI.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The bailiff then fires at least six shots and Butler collapses on the ground.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Detroit Free Press,
27 Dec. 2024
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The gallery reportedly pays more than $700,000 per month in rent on a 20-year lease to owner Weinberg Properties.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Children under 4 get in free, those ages 5 to 11 will be charged $2 and everyone else pays $9 a ticket.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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For newly qualified maritime officers, volunteering aboard a Mercy Ship also provides invaluable career experience in a highly specialized environment.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The casino provides a high-quality gaming experience with a vast selection of 800+ titles, including slots, table games, and live dealer options.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Unlike narrowband or Wi-Fi technologies that use specific frequency bands, UWB transmits data across a wide range of frequencies, enabling precise location tracking, high data rates and minimal interference with other signals.—
Iri Trashanki,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The tower transmits signals to the local radio station, KKOB-AM.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
15 Oct. 2024
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At the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city, state and federal government are nearing completion of a planning process that presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address all of the above.—
Dan Goldman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Florida, with its lack of a state estate tax or state income tax, presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to keep wealth and business ownership thriving here.—
Robert F. Mancuso,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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One more plank of the United States' global influence goes dark at the president's whim.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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What kind of preparation goes into that?—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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