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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
That gave Spurs legs but not a lot of control.
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Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The Knicks’ second unit coughed the ball up, Landry Shamet’s minutes got messy, and the slopiness Brown had spent the afternoon talking about gave the Hawks life.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Smoking or otherwise ingesting THC meant hiding it from your parents, teachers, bosses, or the cops, and that low-level, constant anxiety gave stoner movies their compelling shape.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Rubin, the professor, gave some examples of how the state might try to restore someone’s capacity.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Murgo alleged that both individuals gave police phony names and birthdays.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
However, Michael said staff gave much more than shelter.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Saturday found Geese covering Justin Bieber (who’s headlining set was a mixed bag later that night), Nine Inch Noize played their first full set, Jack White gave a surprise performance, and David Byrne made a theatrical return, among other highlights.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Harris initially got involved after his mother participated in a slammer accident and gave him Garrison’s phone number.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
The Knicks’ second unit coughed the ball up, Landry Shamet’s minutes got messy, and the slopiness Brown had spent the afternoon talking about gave the Hawks life.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Smoking or otherwise ingesting THC meant hiding it from your parents, teachers, bosses, or the cops, and that low-level, constant anxiety gave stoner movies their compelling shape.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Apr. 2026
Rubin, the professor, gave some examples of how the state might try to restore someone’s capacity.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
Murgo alleged that both individuals gave police phony names and birthdays.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
However, Michael said staff gave much more than shelter.
—Kim Hudson, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Saturday found Geese covering Justin Bieber (who’s headlining set was a mixed bag later that night), Nine Inch Noize played their first full set, Jack White gave a surprise performance, and David Byrne made a theatrical return, among other highlights.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Harris initially got involved after his mother participated in a slammer accident and gave him Garrison’s phone number.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Each performer is paired with a peer mentor, who is a child their age who volunteered to work with them through the four months of rehearsals and on stage.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Family members said Ucovich was active in the community and volunteered as a youth sports coach.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jess Park Given Toone’s absence, Park will be disappointed not to be handed a start against Spain or Iceland, with Kendall and Blindkilde Brown handed opportunities to impress.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Falling giants The lopsided matchup on paper may have handed the Kings a historical bellwether.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Nichols offered a maximum sentence of 40 years without the ability to appeal in exchange for a guilty plea from Terry Rose.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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During an all-Glee edition of Celebrity Weakest Link in 2025, Overstreet shocked his former colleagues by revealing he was offered $100,000 to appear nude in Playgirl.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bulgaria's previous conservative government collapsed in December after nationwide anti-corruption protests drew hundreds of thousands of mainly young people to the streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The climax hit, and as every Phish fan knows, nearly collapsed the song before Anastasio brought the chicky-chicky guitar back in.—
Jeff Miller,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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That immediately paid dividends when Jones hit a double down the left field line.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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Property owners are given about three months’ notice and paid compensation at rates set by the municipality.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners said Bonnet’s description of the project addressed the parking concerns voiced by a few neighbors.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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While navigating the labyrinth with the help of Hoggle (Shari Weiser, voiced by Brian Henson), Sarah encounters one fantastical character after another, including The Worm (voiced by Timothy Bateson) and The Junk Lady (voiced by Denise Bryer).—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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Going back to the roots, this five-star retreat is devoted entirely to authentic Ayurveda.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Tour properties include dramatic subtropical and desert landscaping, a front yard devoted entirely to succulents, kinetic metal and mosaic art, resident goats and a stop with 17 fruit trees alongside proteas and exotic succulents.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Scalping tickets wasn’t new, of course, but Kahn believed that its formalization online provided sports teams, and other entertainment businesses, with valuable information about demand that could enable them to make more money without alienating their most loyal fans.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the endorsement in a safe Democratic district is unlikely to attract the major expenditures and outreach that UNITE HERE has provided in battleground states and districts.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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