1
as in to donate
to make a present of
thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to collapse
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to pay
to hand over or use up in payment
I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
9
as in to provide
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
10
as in to run by
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
11
as in to transmit
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of give
Fair business practice requires that advance notice be given of how much money each family is expected to contribute.
—
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Getz gave a tip of the cap to the managers throughout the Sox minor-league system for aiding them along the way.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
He is also charged with separate misdemeanors, loitering/prowling and giving false name, address, or birthdate to a law enforcement officer.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
During the summer months, the region experiences the midnight sun, giving Lapland 24-hour sunlight during certain periods.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for give
Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Getz gave a tip of the cap to the managers throughout the Sox minor-league system for aiding them along the way.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
He is also charged with separate misdemeanors, loitering/prowling and giving false name, address, or birthdate to a law enforcement officer.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
During the summer months, the region experiences the midnight sun, giving Lapland 24-hour sunlight during certain periods.
—Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for give
Recent Examples of Synonyms for give
Verb
-
The Evening for the Arts gala will serve as a large opportunity for community members and local businesses to donate, Tandy said.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
-
Aside from the water plant and meager food deliveries provided by the government, and three fishing boats donated by various NGOs, Lenkutuk says the community has received little assistance.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
People leaving Los Angeles and California are raising the cost of living in some red states after years of relocating from the left-leaning state.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
-
Panish said Grossman then struck the two older boys at nearly 73 mph, sending Mark 252 feet down the road and leaving a Mercedes grille pattern on his body.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
-
Breslow offered some insight into that deal and his process with trades more generally.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
-
The plethora of attacking talent PSG possesses far outweighs anything Arsenal has to offer, on paper at least.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
The double-decker Cypress Street Viaduct of the Nimitz Freeway in Oakland partially collapsed and was never rebuilt.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
-
Anderson collapsed and died while being forced to complete a run during his first day at a boot-camp style detention center in 2006.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2026
Verb
-
The row between crypto companies and banks came down to whether those offering stablecoin accounts should be able to pay interest on deposits like traditional bank accounts, with banking groups warning that the stability of the financial system could be undermined as people move their money.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
-
To pay for her medical bills, the family had to sell most of their remaining cattle and goats, a bitter blow after years of drought had already decimated local herds.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
31 May 2026
Verb
-
After 10 days trapped in a cave with four others, the first man brought to safety expressed heartfelt gratitude to his rescuers and his family.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
-
Other countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt also issued statements condemning the attacks and expressing support for Kuwait.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
After devoting the offseason and spring training to improving his mechanics and approach, Rincon has looked like a different player.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
-
The malware devotes considerable attention to CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) systems, which allow for faster and more reliable software releases by automating the building, testing, and deploying of code changes.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
Both SUVs yielded similar results and could potentially add up to about 100 miles of range in 15 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
-
While the vast majority of public companies enjoy overwhelming support from shareholders on compensation, votes like Palo Alto Networks’ underscore how government efforts to give investors more sway following the public outcry over the 2008 financial crisis has yielded mixed results.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Give.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
