GIVE
Scrabble letter values: G2I1V4E1 = 8
Definition
- noun the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length. — synonyms: spring, springiness
- verb cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense.
- verb be the cause or source of. — synonyms: yield, afford
- verb transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody.
- verb convey or reveal information.
- verb convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.. — synonyms: pay
- verb organize or be responsible for. — synonyms: hold, throw, have, make
- verb convey or communicate. — synonyms: throw
- verb give as a present. — synonyms: gift, present
- verb cause to happen or be responsible for. — synonyms: yield
- verb dedicate. — synonyms: pay, devote
- verb give or supply. — synonyms: render, yield, return, generate
- verb transmit (knowledge or skills). — synonyms: impart, leave, pass_on
- verb bring about. — synonyms: establish
- verb leave with.
- verb emit or utter.
- verb endure the loss of. — synonyms: sacrifice
- verb place into the hands or custody of. — synonyms: pass, hand, reach, pass_on, turn_over
- verb give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause. — synonyms: dedicate, consecrate, commit, devote
- verb give (as medicine).
- verb give or convey physically. — synonyms: apply
- verb bestow. — synonyms: render
- verb bestow, especially officially. — synonyms: grant
- verb move in order to make room for someone for something. — synonyms: move_over, give_way, ease_up, yield
- verb give food to. — synonyms: feed
- verb contribute to some cause. — synonyms: contribute, chip_in, kick_in
- verb break down, literally or metaphorically. — synonyms: collapse, fall_in, cave_in, give_way, break, founder
- verb estimate the duration or outcome of something.
- verb execute and deliver.
- verb deliver in exchange or recompense.
- verb afford access to. — synonyms: afford, open
- verb present to view.
- verb perform for an audience.
- verb be flexible under stress of physical force. — synonyms: yield
- verb propose.
- verb accord by verdict.
- verb manifest or show.
- verb offer in good faith.
- verb submit for consideration, judgment, or use.
- verb guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion.
- verb allow to have or take.
- verb inflict as a punishment.
- verb occur.
- verb consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man.
- verb proffer (a body part).
Examples
- “She gave him a black eye”
- “The draft gave me a cold”
- “He gave me a lot of trouble”