give

Noun

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

Verb

• proffer (a body part)
  • She gave her hand to her little sister
    

• consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
  • She gave herself to many men
    

• occur
  • what gives?
    

• inflict as a punishment
  • She gave the boy a good spanking
    
  • The judge gave me 10 years
    

• allow to have or take
  • I give you two minutes to respond
    

• guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
  • You gave me to think that you agreed with me
    

• submit for consideration, judgment, or use
  • give one's opinion
    
  • give an excuse
    

• offer in good faith
  • He gave her his word
    

• manifest or show
  • This student gives promise of real creativity
    
  • The office gave evidence of tampering
    

• accord by verdict
  • give a decision for the plaintiff
    

• propose
  • He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
    

• be flexible under stress of physical force
  • This material doesn't give
    

• perform for an audience
  • Pollini is giving another concert in New York
    

• present to view
  • He gave the sign to start
    

• afford access to
  • the door opens to the patio
    
  • The French doors give onto a terrace
    

• deliver in exchange or recompense
  • I'll give you three books for four CDs
    

• execute and deliver
  • Give bond
    

• estimate the duration or outcome of something
  • He gave the patient three months to live
    
  • I gave him a very good chance at success
    

• break down, literally or metaphorically
  • 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
    

• contribute to some cause
  • I gave at the office
    

• give food to
  • Feed the starving children in India
    
  • don't give the child this tough meat
    

• move in order to make room for someone for something
  • The park gave way to a supermarket
    
  • `Move over,' he told the crowd
    

• bestow, especially officially
  • grant a degree
    
  • give a divorce
    
  • This bill grants us new rights
    

• bestow
  • give homage
    
  • render thanks
    

• give or convey physically
  • She gave him First Aid
    
  • I gave him a punch in the nose
    

• give (as medicine)
  • I gave him the drug
    

• 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
    
  • consecrate your life to the church
    

• place into the hands or custody of
  • hand me the spoon, please
    
  • Turn the files over to me, please
    
  • He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
    

• endure the loss of
  • He gave his life for his children
    
  • I gave two sons to the war
    

• emit or utter
  • Give a gulp
    
  • give a yelp
    

• leave with; give temporarily
  • Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
    
  • Can I give you the children for the weekend?
    

• bring about
  • The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
    

• transmit (knowledge or skills)
  • give a secret to the Russians
    
  • leave your name and address here
    
  • impart a new skill to the students
    

• give or supply
  • 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
    

• dedicate
  • give thought to
    
  • give priority to
    
  • pay attention to
    

• cause to happen or be responsible for
  • His two singles gave the team the victory
    

• give as a present; make a gift of
  • What will you give her for her birthday?
    

• convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
  • Throw a glance
    
  • She gave me a dirty look
    

• organize or be responsible for
  • hold a reception
    
  • have, throw, or make a party
    
  • give a course
    

• convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
  • Don't pay him any mind
    
  • give the orders
    
  • Give him my best regards
    
  • pay attention
    

• convey or reveal information
  • Give one's name
    

• transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
  • I gave her my money
    
  • can you give me lessons?
    
  • She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
    

• be the cause or source of
  • He gave me a lot of trouble
    
  • Our meeting afforded much interesting information
    

• cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
  • She gave him a black eye
    
  • The draft gave me a cold
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  spring , springiness , yield , afford , open , collapse , fall in , cave in , give way , break , founder , contribute , chip in , kick in , feed , move over , ease up , grant , render , apply , dedicate , consecrate , commit , devote , pass , hand , reach , pass on , turn over , sacrifice , establish , impart , leave ,
• Antonyms: 
  starve , famish , take