verb “give”
Infinitiv give; hien gives; Verg. gave; Part. Verg. given; Ger. giving
- ginn
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
She gave her friend the keys to her apartment.
- to offer something as a gift
For Christmas, he gave his daughter a brand new bicycle.
- to make (a promise or commitment)
She gave her promise to attend every meeting without fail.
- to grant (permission)
The library gives access to students even on weekends.
- to evoke a particular feeling or reaction
The movie gave the audience a sense of awe with its stunning visuals.
- to perform an action that involves touching or interacting with someone else
She gave him a gentle pat on the back.
- to place something into someone's care or grasp
She gave the book to the librarian across the counter.
- to infect someone with a disease
The infected mosquito gave her malaria when it bit her.
- to administer a drug or treatment
The nurse gave the patient his antibiotics at the scheduled time.
- to make an estimate or guess about something
I give her a 90% chance of winning the match.
- 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.
- to have an entrance or exit that leads to a particular place
The living room gives into a cozy sunlit conservatory.
- to produce a certain amount as a result of calculation
10 apples divided by 5 people gives 2 apples per person.
- (in the passive) to cause, to make (with a to-infinitve)
She was given to believe that the meeting had been canceled.
- to instill a particular quality or feeling in someone
The movie gave me the impression that the hero would survive in the end.
- 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.
- to express or deliver a message, opinion, or decision
After much deliberation, the judge gave her verdict: guilty on all counts.
- to dedicate oneself to a task or purpose
She gave herself to studying for the exam, ensuring she understood every topic thoroughly.
noun “give”
Singular give, onzieleg
- the flexibility or capacity to bend or stretch under pressure
The bridge was designed with just enough give to withstand strong winds without breaking.