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as in volunteered
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
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as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
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as in collapsed
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight
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as in paid
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
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as in voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
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as in devoted
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
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as in supplied
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in tendered
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmitted
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed
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Recent Examples of gave
Whatever fragile political system existed in Gaza has collapsed, along with the institutions that once gave public life its structure.
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Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Apple only gave him a gold bar valued at possibly $1 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Shapiro gave an emotional public statement Tuesday alongside his wife, state First Lady Lori Shapiro, explaining that the attack has left lasting scars on his family.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
But the whimsy gave way pretty quickly.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Moorer then gave McGee permission to represent himself.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Doctors gave her Pitocin, a medication used to provoke contractions, and a Foley balloon, which is a catheter-like device that gets the cervix to dilate.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The movie's creator and director gave us the thumbs up.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
Apple only gave him a gold bar valued at possibly $1 million.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Shapiro gave an emotional public statement Tuesday alongside his wife, state First Lady Lori Shapiro, explaining that the attack has left lasting scars on his family.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
But the whimsy gave way pretty quickly.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
Moorer then gave McGee permission to represent himself.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Doctors gave her Pitocin, a medication used to provoke contractions, and a Foley balloon, which is a catheter-like device that gets the cervix to dilate.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
The movie's creator and director gave us the thumbs up.
—Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Similar to what happens in the movie, Japan’s Deputy Minister Shinjiro Yamamura volunteered to take the place of the remaining hostages, and the hijackers agreed.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Cain has also volunteered with various community organizations, such as Avenue of Life, Hope Faith Ministries and Kansas City Young Matrons, according to her profile.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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The other defendant was handed 10 years in prison for spying on behalf of France, five years in prison on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime against national security, and 17 years of imprisonment for assisting Israeli intelligence services.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Buffett handed them his proxy during the restructuring, leading to a successful outcome and an enduring friendship.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many hotels, restaurants and attractions offered deep discounts to woo Nevadans into their establishments.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Lennon collection will be offered during the auction house’s live Music Memorabilia sale in London later this month.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Oct. 2025
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After the state distributor Embrafilme was dismantled in 1990, national production nearly collapsed, silencing a generation of filmmakers.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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As for that Oregon-Penn State game, the Nittany Lions have full-on collapsed since Drew Allar’s OT interception gave the Ducks what looked like an impressive victory.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Foundation paid the bills; no one at the Foundation got any barbecue.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The money could not be paid to a member of one’s family, including in-laws.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Behind closed doors, however, some space industry leaders have voiced deep concerns.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Klaveness, too, had earlier voiced her happiness in the promise of peace.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Having devoted a decade to his own music, Jakob Nowell felt up to the task when Sublime co-founders Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson invited him to collaborate with them in late 2023.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Most of these patients devoted hours every day to managing their condition.—
Carrie Arnold,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, investors let out a sigh of relief when management left the full-year outlook unchanged and provided a fourth-quarter NII guide that was above the Street.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Enquirer media partner Fox 19 provided this report.—
Brenda Ordonez,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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