give
- n the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
- v cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
- v be the cause or source of
- v transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
can you give me lessons? - v convey or reveal information
- v convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
give the orders - v organize or be responsible for
give a course - v convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
- v give as a present; make a gift of
What will you give her for her birthday? - v cause to happen or be responsible for
- v dedicate
give thought to
give priority to - v give or supply
- v transmit (knowledge or skills)
give a secret to the Russians - v bring about
- v leave with; give temporarily
Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
Can I give you the children for the weekend? - v emit or utter
give a yelp - v endure the loss of
- v place into the hands or custody of
- v give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
give one's talents to a good cause - v give (as medicine)
- v give or convey physically
- v bestow
give homage - v bestow, especially officially
give a divorce - v move in order to make room for someone for something
- v give food to
don't give the child this tough meat - v contribute to some cause
- v break down, literally or metaphorically
- v estimate the duration or outcome of something
- v execute and deliver
- v deliver in exchange or recompense
I'll give you three books for four CDs - v afford access to
The French doors give onto a terrace - v present to view
- v perform for an audience
- v be flexible under stress of physical force
This material doesn't give - v propose
- v accord by verdict
give a decision for the plaintiff - v manifest or show
This student gives promise of real creativity - v offer in good faith
- v submit for consideration, judgment, or use
give one's opinion
give an excuse - v guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
- v allow to have or take
I give you two minutes to respond - v inflict as a punishment
- v occur
what gives? - v consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
- v proffer (a body part)
give-and-go
- n a basketball maneuver; one offensive player passes the ball to another, then runs toward the basket to take a return pass
give-and-take
- n an exchange of views on some topic
- n light teasing repartee
- n mutual interaction; the activity of reciprocating or exchanging (especially information)
giveaway
- n a gift of public land or resources for the private gain of a limited group
- n an unintentional disclosure
- n a television or radio program in which contestants compete for awards
givenness
- n the quality of being granted as a supposition; of being acknowledged or assumed
giver
- n someone who devotes himself completely
there are no greater givers than those who give themselves - n person who makes a gift of property
giza
- n an ancient Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile opposite Cairo; site of three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
gizeh
- n an ancient Egyptian city on the west bank of the Nile opposite Cairo; site of three Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
gizmo
- n something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known
there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use - n a device or control that is very useful for a particular job