give
/ɡɪv/
verb
- To hand something to someone or allow them to have it as a gift or payment.
- She gave her friend a birthday present.
- Can you give me that book when you're done?
- He gave the waiter a generous tip.
- To provide or supply something needed or wanted.
- Her speech gave everyone hope for the future.
- This program gives students access to free tutoring.
- The sun gives us light and warmth.
- To perform an action or make a gesture (used with nouns like 'hug', 'kiss', 'smile', 'look').
- She gave him a hug before he left.
- He gave a loud laugh at the joke.
- The teacher gave the class a stern look.
- To cause someone to experience something, often an emotion or condition.
- The loud noise gave me a headache.
- His kindness gave her great joy.
- The long walk gave us sore feet.
- To bend or move under pressure; to yield.
- The lock finally gave when he pushed harder.
- The old floorboards gave under their weight.
- Her knees gave, and she fell to the ground.
noun
- The quality of being able to bend or stretch; flexibility or elasticity.
- This fabric has a lot of give, so it's comfortable to wear.
- The rope had no give and snapped under the strain.
- A mattress with good give supports your back better.