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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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2
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
Ellen gave birth to Cooper Ellis Kershaw and Chance James Kershaw in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
For decades, American politicians and investors have snickered at the nations that gave birth to Western democracy — Italy and Greece — as examples of fiscal excess.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
These surprise cameos gave some fans hope for more Maguire-era Spider-Man, but nothing has officially materialized.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Sometimes the living room was converted from a study to a meeting room, and silence gave way to conversation, spirited debate, and laughter.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The pair, along with a live band, gave the song an intimate, psychedelic vibe that befitted its inspiration.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The agreement gave the designer and Giammetti minority stakes in HdP and seats on its steering committee and board of directors, both staying on with consultancy contracts.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Fergie then gave Luda his flowers.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2019, owners and players gave themselves 60 extra days before coming to a deal.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
For decades, American politicians and investors have snickered at the nations that gave birth to Western democracy — Italy and Greece — as examples of fiscal excess.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
These surprise cameos gave some fans hope for more Maguire-era Spider-Man, but nothing has officially materialized.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Sometimes the living room was converted from a study to a meeting room, and silence gave way to conversation, spirited debate, and laughter.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
The pair, along with a live band, gave the song an intimate, psychedelic vibe that befitted its inspiration.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The agreement gave the designer and Giammetti minority stakes in HdP and seats on its steering committee and board of directors, both staying on with consultancy contracts.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Fergie then gave Luda his flowers.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
In 2019, owners and players gave themselves 60 extra days before coming to a deal.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Her family — mom Donna, sister Christina and brother Jon — were in attendance, along with Harrison’s children Josh and Taylor and his mother Mary Beth, who volunteered at the event.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The group of high school seniors volunteered as part of a first-time project for their literature and social justice class taught by Maeve Gavagan, an English teacher at Marquette High.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a member of the Relais & Châteaux collection, its Appalachian hospitality shines through, starting with a walking stick handed to every guest upon arrival.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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He was handed a 3×5 index card with the tipster’s name and phone number.—
Joshua Goodman,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Facebook offered some $114 billion for the photo-sharing app, divided between its two co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, as well as investors and less than a dozen employees.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Last earnings season, many management teams offered more conservative guidance in anticipation of a bigger pullback in consumer spending.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The 20-year-old defenseman collapsed to the ice after the puck went in.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Shortly after their conversation, Forrest learned Phoenix had collapsed and was seizing on the sidewalk outside of the nightclub.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The election results could spur one party to reach a deal sooner rather than later, clearing the way for federal employees and benefits to be paid again.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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In addition to the rent freeze, Mamdani has proposed to make city buses free and to provide universal childcare, paid for with higher taxes on the rich.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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James' grandma, the actress Helen Horton, voiced the computer known as Mother in Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi classic.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Following an intense comeback that ended with Texas taking down the Bulldogs 45-38 in overtime, Sarkisian voiced his irritation with the report.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Orcutt was a community advocate who devoted herself to helping poor and unhoused people in the region, according to a GoFundMe fundraising page set up by her daughter.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Gemignani has devoted his life to pizza.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Oct. 2025
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The figure of Achilles, a warrior who singlehandedly choked a river with dead enemies before taking on the river god himself, provided a model for Alexander the Great and persists in contemporary popular entertainment, political speech, and military culture in celebrations of shock and awe.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, as of Monday, head coach John Harbaugh provided an encouraging update on Jackson’s status ahead of Thursday night’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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