GIVE BACK Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

give back 1 of 2

verb

Definition of give back

as in to render (to)

Related Words

Relevance

giveback

2 of 2

noun

as in discount

Related Words

Dissimilar Words

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 back

Verb

For Lwin, who came to the United States as a political refugee from Myanmar and decided to join the Navy as a way to give back, Havoc and its autonomous systems fit his mission. — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Cannabis consumers value businesses that educate, give back, advocate for the industry and show up consistently in their communities. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Noun

And just as its giveback has expanded beyond Colorado, so too has the reach of its membership. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2025 The next day, TDE will host its annual community giveback event. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give back

Recent Examples of Synonyms for give back

Verb

Assistants reciprocate with honesty and clear communication that often complements, prepares and protects their leader, and the cycle strengthens with every round.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Nothing has swirled more than appreciation — a sentiment Royals fans reciprocated on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium with a pre-game ceremony in Perez’s honor for the record-breaker that once would have seemed preposterous.

— Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of reciprocate

Noun

Tickets are on sale from 31 August, and The Week readers can receive a 10% discount using code T4YVJSDM (valid for a maximum of 10 tickets bought before 30 September).

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Aug. 2026
Through September 9, Crate & Barrel’s very cool cousin is offering discounts up to 60% off lots of furniture and decor for every area of your home.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of discount

Noun

The feature is produced by Scandi giant SF Studios in co-production with Croatia’s Kinorama, SVT and NRK, with funding from the Swedish Film Institute, Film Stockholm, Film i Dalarna, and a Croatian tax rebate.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Property owners who replaced their private-side lead and galvanized service lines out-of-pocket prior to the start of the village’s program may now be eligible for a $750 cash rebate or $1,250 credit on their utility bill.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebate

Noun

Amid concerns of a further reduction in precipitation and runoff, the canal operator has already imposed multiple draft restrictions for larger Neopanamax vessels to limit the amount of freight carried through the channel.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
For others, a substitute would require redesigning the component or accepting a performance reduction.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of reduction

Noun

In 2018, former Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders was sentenced to 27 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a kickback scheme.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
The dessert and wine bar sets the tone of an at-home kickback, with warm lighting, eclectic art and cozy sections.

— USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of kickback

Noun

There were only 4 1⁄8 inches of differences (deductions) from one antler to the other, yielding the net score of 216 5⁄8.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Single filers also have fewer tax deductions, including capital gains on the sale of a residence, and their own tax brackets that can push them into higher marginal rates at lower incomes than married couples filing jointly, financial experts said.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of deduction

Noun

Members of the hearing board made their determination on the abatement order with minor technical changes and new conditions at the district’s Diamond Bar headquarters.

— City News Service, Daily News, 11 Aug. 2026
Eliminating many of these township governments, mosquito abatement districts, and duplicative sanitation, library, school and park districts would be good government in a state that needs to reduce the burden on its taxpayers.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of abatement

Browse Nearby Words

giveaways

give back

giveback

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Give back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20back. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of give back

verb

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

cogent

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 28

Why do we say 'break a leg'?

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes