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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
Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The teller nodded and gave her a smile.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Anger gave way to anxiety, which gave way to amnesia.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Chris Hacopian gave the Aggies a 1-0 lead with a home run in the first.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The project also gave Spain’s shipbuilding industry a decent chance to enter the growing renewable energy sector.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Two years ago, the Food and Drug Administration gave itself a deadline.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 June 2026
Their second, a Harvey rocket, gave second-half sub Ederson no chance whatsoever.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Song of the Year winner Rei Ami (alongside her fellow HUNTR/X member EJAE) gave a breathless, impassioned speech thanking KPop Demon Hunters fans for the memories and the memes.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The teller nodded and gave her a smile.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Anger gave way to anxiety, which gave way to amnesia.
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Chris Hacopian gave the Aggies a 1-0 lead with a home run in the first.
—Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The project also gave Spain’s shipbuilding industry a decent chance to enter the growing renewable energy sector.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Two years ago, the Food and Drug Administration gave itself a deadline.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 June 2026
Their second, a Harvey rocket, gave second-half sub Ederson no chance whatsoever.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Song of the Year winner Rei Ami (alongside her fellow HUNTR/X member EJAE) gave a breathless, impassioned speech thanking KPop Demon Hunters fans for the memories and the memes.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave
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Reyes attempted to urinate on the bathroom’s floor, prompting flight attendants to escort him to a different seat, where an off-duty Frontier Airlines flight attendant volunteered to sit in his row.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Endorsers stuck with Hamawy after an 11th-hour controversy related to the brief period when the young doctor volunteered with an organization whose leader planned the first World Trade Center bombing.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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In 2025, Vallow Daybell was handed two more consecutive life sentences after being convicted in Arizona for earlier plotting to kill her fourth husband and attempting to murder her niece's ex-husband.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The Royals had rallied back from an early 3-0 deficit and handed Erceg a 6-4 lead in the ninth.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Employees at other locations are being offered the chance to work in Thornton.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Ted Pawela, executive director of The Music Company, said camps such as the ones set to be offered are important.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Following the 2008 financial crisis, several of Spain’s major industries collapsed, the unemployment rate soared to 27 percent, and the banking system entered such a vicious cycle that not even the Spanish government could afford to rescue it (hence, the EU bailout).—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Revenue grew, but margins collapsed and management became chaotic.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Alvarez was paid a salary of $58,000 through the organization.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The funds, paid out through private lenders including banks and credit unions, were intended to help employers maintain payrolls, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover overhead costs.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The water bottle ban comes as many fans have voiced frustration over the cost of attending the tournament, citing expensive match tickets and travel costs.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Activists and some city leaders have voiced concerns that the stops are racially biased, sowing fear and distrust in the community.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Over a three-year period, the researchers devoted 20 to 30 hours of telescope time to studying around 100 of the most promising signal candidates.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The Miller-Penrose house became an important meeting place for artistic exchange, where Miller devoted herself to culinary experiments that paid tribute to the inventiveness of her friends.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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No other details were provided.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This is best displayed in the no spill Paw Patrol cup provided to my toddler at one of the restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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“Gave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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