English to English
give
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noun (n)
- the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
verb (v)
- cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense(verb.possession)source: wordnet30
- transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody(verb.possession)Example:
Can you give me lessons?.
source: wordnet30 - convey or reveal information(verb.possession)Example:
Give one's name.
source: wordnet30 - convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow(verb.communication)Example:
Give the orders.
Give him my best regards.
source: wordnet30 - convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- leave with; give temporarily(verb.possession)Example:
Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?.
Can I give you the children for the weekend?.
source: wordnet30 - emit or utter(verb.social)Example:
Give a gulp.
Give a yelp.
source: wordnet30 - give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause(verb.communication)Example:
Give one's talents to a good cause.
source: wordnet30 - give (as medicine)(verb.possession)source: wordnet30
- bestow, especially officially(verb.possession)Example:
Give a divorce.
source: wordnet30 - estimate the duration or outcome of something(verb.cognition)source: wordnet30
- execute and deliver(verb.social)Example:
Give bond.
source: wordnet30 - deliver in exchange or recompense(verb.possession)Example:
I'll give you three books for four CDs.
source: wordnet30 - present to view(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- perform for an audience(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- be flexible under stress of physical force(verb.contact)Example:
This material doesn't give.
source: wordnet30 - propose(verb.consumption)source: wordnet30
- accord by verdict(verb.communication)Example:
Give a decision for the plaintiff.
source: wordnet30 - manifest or show(verb.communication)Example:
This student gives promise of real creativity.
source: wordnet30 - offer in good faith(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- submit for consideration, judgment, or use(verb.communication)Example:
Give one's opinion.
Give an excuse.
source: wordnet30 - guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- allow to have or take(verb.communication)Example:
I give you two minutes to respond.
source: wordnet30 - inflict as a punishment(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- occur(verb.change)Example:
What gives?.
source: wordnet30 - consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man(verb.body)source: wordnet30
- proffer (a body part)(verb.body)source: wordnet30
- To bestow without receiving a return; to confer without compensation; to impart, as a possession; to grant, as authority or permission; to yield up or allow.(verb)source: webster1913
- To give a gift or gifts.(verb)source: webster1913
- To afford a view of; as, his window gave the park.(verb)source: webster1913