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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
The reliever, who had previously kept the ball in the park all year, also gave one up to the Brewers’ Jake Bauers in the Yankees’ loss on Saturday.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
The historian learned not only the date of the house, but that the property’s first buyer was Thomas Clark, who later likely gave it to a son, Jonah Clark, upon his wedding to Sarah Northrop.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Learning to play a new game with a doting mother checking in gave Hali a sense of tender, homey comfort.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
While the damages award was overturned by an appeals court in 2024, that court gave Sony a partial win by finding that Cox was guilty of contributory copyright infringement—a type of secondary liability for contributing to others’ infringement.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Those two deliberately do not sound like Police guitarist Andy Summers or drummer Stewart Copeland, both of whom created sounds that gave the Police its unique pop/rock/punk flair.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Petit gave McMahon a strong endorsement.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Fortunately God gave her a rambunctious voice and unwavering confidence.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Prime Video gave a series order to Sex Criminals in January.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 12 May 2026
The historian learned not only the date of the house, but that the property’s first buyer was Thomas Clark, who later likely gave it to a son, Jonah Clark, upon his wedding to Sarah Northrop.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Learning to play a new game with a doting mother checking in gave Hali a sense of tender, homey comfort.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
While the damages award was overturned by an appeals court in 2024, that court gave Sony a partial win by finding that Cox was guilty of contributory copyright infringement—a type of secondary liability for contributing to others’ infringement.
—ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
Those two deliberately do not sound like Police guitarist Andy Summers or drummer Stewart Copeland, both of whom created sounds that gave the Police its unique pop/rock/punk flair.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Petit gave McMahon a strong endorsement.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Fortunately God gave her a rambunctious voice and unwavering confidence.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Prime Video gave a series order to Sex Criminals in January.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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On Tuesday, Clarke’s team shared a tribute to the fan favorite, who donated money and frequently volunteered in the Memphis community.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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No one volunteered, so Darcy called on Akil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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In the sixth, they were handed a gift in the form of three straight two-out walks from starting pitcher Bryce Elder, before he was replaced by reliever Robert Suarez.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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When the bottom rod got hit, Sean Van Bibber grabbed it out of the rod-holder and set the hook, then handed the rod to his older brother, who landed the snapper.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Luckily these pests can be controlled with a natural spray of spinosad found in Bonide, Fertilome and Southern Ag brands of insecticides usually offered for caterpillar control at independent garden centers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Despite the official figures offered and pronouncements made by Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, New York City remains a very violent place.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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At the same time, however, the study documented dimming events including in Ukraine and Gaza as wars unfolded, in Venezuela as the economy collapsed, and in parts of Europe when governments enacted energy conservation mandates following the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Some officers were killed in the exchange of fire, while others died after part of the building collapsed, according to local police.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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After the closure was announced, every single late-night-show host paid their respects to an accidental muse of Americana.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The state paid $13 million in cash for Waterbury and assumed $22 million in liabilities.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The plot itself isn’t extraordinary but the critters populating this forest wonderland are, from deer that have the DNA of trees (an enchanting image) to a rainbowed grouper with a dorsal fin (voiced by Cedric the Entertainer).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Carr has voiced concerns fans are being forced to juggle costly streaming subscriptions to follow football.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The 1901 building code devoted just three brief paragraphs to stair width, treads, and risers.—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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With its winding paths, extensive planting, and choreographed vistas offering views of four states, Olana is a sort of Gesamtkunstwerk to which Church devoted the final decades of his career.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Kehmeier and Friends of the Skyway co-founder Bill Hanley hope to assemble a busking team to host skyway-level performances, provided City Hall works with them on permitting.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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Witt’s electric speed provided ample run support for Royals starter Michael Wacha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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