give

//ɡɪv//
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Verb

giveInfinitive
givePresent tense
gavePast tense
givenPast participle
givingPresent participle
givesThird-person singular
1

to transfer possession of something to someone without expecting payment

She gave me a book for my birthday.

2

to provide or supply something

The sun gives us light and warmth.

3

to perform or execute an action

She gave a speech at the conference.

4

to yield or collapse under pressure

The branch gave under his weight.

5

to communicate or tell something to someone

Can you give me directions to the station?

Noun

1

the quality of being flexible or elastic; capacity to bend or stretch

This fabric has a lot of give, so it's comfortable to wear.

give - Deep Vocabulary