'give' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'give' with 20 example sentences.
- give noun
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: the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
- give verb
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: cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
: be the cause or source of
: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
: convey or reveal information
: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
: organize or be responsible for
: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
: give as a present; make a gift of
: cause to happen or be responsible for
: dedicate
: give or supply
: transmit (knowledge or skills)
: bring about
: leave with; give temporarily
: emit or utter
: endure the loss of
: place into the hands or custody of
: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
: give (as medicine)
: give or convey physically
: bestow
: bestow, especially officially
: move in order to make room for someone for something
: give food to
: contribute to some cause
: break down, literally or metaphorically
: estimate the duration or outcome of something
: execute and deliver
: deliver in exchange or recompense
: afford access to
: present to view
: perform for an audience
: be flexible under stress of physical force
: propose
: accord by verdict
: manifest or show
: offer in good faith
: submit for consideration, judgment, or use
: guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
: allow to have or take
: inflict as a punishment
: occur
: consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
: proffer (a body part)