give (EN)

verb, noun

verb “give”

1. to hand over something you have to someone else
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   She gave her friend the keys to her apartment.
2. to offer something as a gift
   For Christmas, he gave his daughter a brand new bicycle.
3. to make (a promise or commitment)
   She gave her promise to attend every meeting without fail.
4. to grant (permission)
   The library gives access to students even on weekends.
5. to evoke a particular feeling or reaction
   The movie gave the audience a sense of awe with its stunning visuals.
6. to perform an action that involves touching or interacting with someone else
   She gave him a gentle pat on the back.
7. to place something into someone's care or grasp
   She gave the book to the librarian across the counter.
8. to infect someone with a disease
   The infected mosquito gave her malaria when it bit her.
9. to administer a drug or treatment
   The nurse gave the patient his antibiotics at the scheduled time.
10. to make an estimate or guess about something
    I give her a 90% chance of winning the match.
11. to bend, break, or collapse due to pressure
    As the crowd pushed against the barricade, it finally gave, and people spilled forward onto the field.
12. to have an entrance or exit that leads to a particular place
    The living room gives into a cozy sunlit conservatory.
13. to produce a certain amount as a result of calculation
    10 apples divided by 5 people gives 2 apples per person.
14. (in the passive) to cause, to make (with a to-infinitve)
    She was given to believe that the meeting had been canceled.
15. to instill a particular quality or feeling in someone
    The movie gave me the impression that the hero would survive in the end.
16. to acknowledge or accept a point in an argument
    She's not the best at time management, I'll give her that, but her dedication to the project is unmatched.
17. to express or deliver a message, opinion, or decision
    After much deliberation, the judge gave her verdict: guilty on all counts.
18. to dedicate oneself to a task or purpose
    She gave herself to studying for the exam, ensuring she understood every topic thoroughly.

noun “give”

1. the flexibility or capacity to bend or stretch under pressure
   The bridge was designed with just enough give to withstand strong winds without breaking.