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givenoun uncountable UK /ɡɪv/ 1 the tendency to bend or stretchFor shoes to be comfortable, there needs to be plenty of give in the leather. Synonyms and related words
The ability to be bent, stretched or pressed flexibility give resilience
givenoun uncountable US /ɡɪv/ 1 the tendency to bend or stretchFor shoes to be comfortable, there needs to be plenty of give in the leather. Synonyms and related words
The ability to be bent, stretched or pressed flexibility give resilience
give
1 transitive to put something in someone’s hand, or to pass something to someonegive someone something: Could you give me that pen? give something to someone: She gave the flowers to me to hold. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 1a transitive to let someone have or keep something as a presentgive someone something: We don’t know what to give Dad for Christmas. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 1b intransitive/transitive to do something good or helpful for someonea relationship where one partner gives more than the other Aid will be given to areas hardest hit by the flooding. give someone help/support/encouragement: Thanks for all the support you’ve given us. Synonyms and related words
2 transitive to make someone the owner of something that you ownedgive someone something: Will the royal family be asked to give the state more of its property? give something to someone: There are tax advantages if you give the house to your children before you die. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 3 transitive to put medicine into someone’s body using a particular methodCan’t you give her anything for the pain? The drug is normally given by injection. Synonyms and related words
To take, prescribe or administer a medicine administer administration come off 4 transitive to cause a general result or effectThe motor oil gives good performance in all weather conditions. The removal of trade restrictions could give the economy a substantial boost. Synonyms and related words
To produce a reaction or result 4a to make someone feel or experience somethinggive someone something: These stories have given people enormous pleasure over the years. The results gave us quite a shock. give someone trouble/problems: Since we replaced the clutch, the car has given us no trouble at all. Synonyms and related words
To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes 4b to make something look, taste, smell, sound, or feel a particular waySome washing powders give cotton a softer feel. Synonyms and related words 4c to make someone think or believe somethinggive someone the idea/impression (that): She gave us the distinct impression that the work was nearly finished. be given to understand/believe something: formal The hotel isn’t as luxurious as we were given to understand in the brochure. Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information
5 transitive to show or communicate informationIf you see him, will you give him a message from me? They gave me all the instructions over the phone. The answers are given on page 100. Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information 6 to perform an action to someone or somethinggive someone something: I gave him a hug before I left. We need to give the dog a bath this weekend. give someone a call/ring (=to phone someone): I’ll give you a ring on Sunday. Synonyms and related words 6a used about a speech, talk etcSomeone from the university will give a talk on the future of education. Synonyms and related words
To perform a ceremony or to give a speech address be upstanding chair 6b to attempt to do somethinggive something a try/shot/go: I’d never ridden a horse before, but I was prepared to give it a go. Synonyms and related words
To try hard to do or get something 6c to spend time thinking about something before you make a decision or judgment about itgive something thought/attention/consideration: We’ll give your suggestions some thought and let you know what we decide. Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things
7 transitive to allow someone to take actionPermission to build on the site had to be given by the council. Synonyms and related words
To give someone permission to do something 7a to allow someone to do something before other peoplegive preference/priority to someone: When selecting candidates, priority is usually given to those with experience. Synonyms and related words
To give someone permission to do something 7b to allow someone a limited time to do somethinggive someone something: They have given us six months to develop a new billing system. Synonyms and related words
To give someone permission to do something
8 transitive to pass an illness or disease to another persongive someone something: She gave the whole office the flu. give something to someone: You could easily give the disease to your partner. Synonyms and related words
To cause someone to have an illness or feel ill 9 transitive spokento pay money for somethingHow much did they give you for your old car? give someone something: Martin gave me £300 for my computer. Synonyms and related words 9a intransitive/transitive to pay money to charity (=organizations that help people)We always give to charity at Christmas. give something to someone: We prefer to give our money to local causes. Synonyms and related words
Charity and giving money to charity 9b transitive to provide a large amount of money, for example a loan or a grantgive something to someone: The Small Business Association gives loans to new businesses. Synonyms and related words
10 intransitive if something gives, it stretches, bends, or movesThe bridge has to be able to give a little in the wind. Synonyms and related words
Able to be bent, stretched or pressed 10a if something that supports or holds something gives, it breaksThe floor of the platform might give if too many people walk on it. Synonyms and related words
11 intransitive if someone gives, they agree to change a decision, opinion, or intentionI tried to get my husband to come with me, but he wouldn’t give. Synonyms and related words
To change your opinion, attitudes or behaviour change your mind see reason/sense adapt 12 transitive if you give yourself to something, you use all your time and energy to do itThey expect you to give yourself to the job completely. Synonyms and related words
To try hard to do or get something 12a old-fashionedif you give yourself to someone, you have sex with them Synonyms and related words
To have sex sleep with consummate copulate
don’t give me that give as good as you get give someone/something a chance give something a day/month/year etc give it to someone straight give it up for someone give me something give or take give someone what for I give you someone I’ll give you that I would give my right arm/my eye teeth for something what gives?
give away give back give in give of give off give onto give out give over give over to give up give up on give up to
give
1 transitive to put something in someone’s hand, or to pass something to someonegive someone something: Could you give me that pen? give something to someone: She gave the flowers to me to hold. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 1a transitive to let someone have or keep something as a presentgive someone something: We don’t know what to give Dad for Christmas. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 1b intransitive/transitive to do something good or helpful for someonea relationship where one partner gives more than the other Aid will be given to areas hardest hit by the flooding. give someone help/support/encouragement: Thanks for all the support you’ve given us. Synonyms and related words
2 transitive to make someone the owner of something that you ownedgive someone something: Will the new tax laws make people give the government more of their property? give something to someone: There are tax advantages if you give the house to your children. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 3 transitive to put medicine into someone’s body using a particular methodCan’t you give her anything for the pain? The drug is normally given by injection. Synonyms and related words
To take, prescribe or administer a medicine administer administration come off 4 transitive to cause a general result or effectThe motor oil gives good performance in all weather conditions. The removal of trade restrictions could give the economy a substantial boost. Synonyms and related words
To produce a reaction or result 4a to make someone feel or experience somethinggive someone something: These stories have given people enormous pleasure over the years. The results gave us a distinct shock. give someone trouble/problems/grief: Since we replaced the clutch, the car has given us no trouble at all. Synonyms and related words
To have an effect on someone’s emotions or attitudes 4b to make something look, taste, smell, sound, or feel a particular waySome laundry detergents give cotton a softer feel. Synonyms and related words 4c to make someone think or believe somethinggive someone the idea/impression (that): She gave us the distinct impression that the work was nearly finished. be given to understand/believe something: formal The hotel isn’t as luxurious as we were given to understand in the brochure. Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information
5 transitive to show or communicate informationIf you see him, will you give him a message from me? They gave me all the instructions over the phone. The answers are given on page 100. Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information 6 to perform an action to someone or somethinggive someone something: I gave him a hug before I left. We need to give the dog a bath this weekend. give someone a call (=to phone someone): I’ll give you a call on Sunday. Synonyms and related words 6a used about a speech, talk, etcSomeone from the university will give a talk on the future of education. Synonyms and related words
To perform a ceremony or to give a speech 6b to attempt to do somethinggive something a try/shot: I’d never ridden a horse before, but I was prepared to give it a try. Synonyms and related words
To try hard to do or get something 6c to spend time thinking about something before you make a decision or judgment about itgive something thought/attention/consideration: We’ll give your suggestions some thought and let you know what we decide. Synonyms and related words
To think carefully or a lot about things
7 transitive to perform a particular actiongive a laugh/smile: She gave a short, mirthless laugh. Synonyms and related words 8 transitive to allow someone to take actionPermission to build on the site had to be given by the zoning board. Synonyms and related words
To give someone permission to do something 8a to allow someone to do something before other peoplegive preference/priority to someone: When selecting applicants, priority is usually given to those with experience. Synonyms and related words
To give someone permission to do something 8b to allow someone a limited time to do somethinggive someone something: They have given us six months to develop a new billing system. Synonyms and related words
To give someone permission to do something
9 transitive to pass an illness or disease to another persongive someone something: She gave the whole office the flu. give something to someone: You could easily give the disease to your partner. Synonyms and related words
To cause someone to have an illness or feel ill 10 transitive spokento pay money for somethingHow much did they give you for your old car? give someone something: Martin gave me $500 for my computer. Synonyms and related words 10a intransitive/transitive to pay money to charity (=organizations that help people)We always give to charity at Christmas. give something to someone: We prefer to give our money to local causes. Synonyms and related words
Charity and giving money to charity 10b transitive to provide a large amount of money, for example a loan or a grantgive something to someone: The Small Business Association gives loans to new businesses. Synonyms and related words
11 intransitive if something gives, it stretches, bends, or movesThe bridge has to be able to give a little in the wind. Synonyms and related words
Able to be bent, stretched or pressed 11a if something that supports or holds something gives, it breaksThe floor of the platform might give if too many people walk on it. Synonyms and related words
12 intransitive if someone gives, they agree to change a decision, opinion, or intentionI tried to get my husband to come with me, but he wouldn’t give. Synonyms and related words
To change your opinion, attitudes or behavior change your mind see reason/sense adapt 13 transitive if you give yourself to something, you use all your time and energy to do itThey expect you to give yourself to the job completely. Synonyms and related words
To try hard to do or get something 13a old-fashionedif you give yourself to someone, you have sex with them Synonyms and related words
To have sex sleep with consummate copulate
don’t give me that give as good as you get give someone/something a chance give something a day/month/year etc. give it to someone straight give it up for someone give me something give or take I give you someone I’ll give you that I would give my right arm/my eye teeth for something what gives?
give away give back give in give of give off give onto give out give over to give up give up on give up to
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