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as in donates
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 leaves
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 offers
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 collapses
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 pays
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 expresses
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 devotes
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 provides
to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption
gave him my e-mail address
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as in extends
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
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as in transmits
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 gives
An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay, according to the IRS.
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Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The converted car, filled with seats and fast-moving images LED screens, doesn’t go anywhere but gives you the illusion of traveling through agave fields.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
This profile, combined with the launch aircraft’s ability to remain outside enemy air-defense envelopes, gives the system a clear tactical advantage over slower, level-flying cruise missiles.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Ohal said the relationships Supermicro has under its umbrella of related companies—led by Liang’s own brothers—gives it a leg up over other companies.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
As if some undocumented immigrant struggling to survive and dodge ICE agents really gives a rat who’s elected governor or senator.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
June 13 gives them enough time between minicamp and training camp to get married and even go on a honeymoon.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Apr. 2026
Using the Raw format gives you leeway to adjust color, exposure, and give photos your own signature visual twist without losing picture quality—JPGs simply throw away too much data in favor of compression and smaller file sizes.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The converted car, filled with seats and fast-moving images LED screens, doesn’t go anywhere but gives you the illusion of traveling through agave fields.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
This profile, combined with the launch aircraft’s ability to remain outside enemy air-defense envelopes, gives the system a clear tactical advantage over slower, level-flying cruise missiles.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Ohal said the relationships Supermicro has under its umbrella of related companies—led by Liang’s own brothers—gives it a leg up over other companies.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
As if some undocumented immigrant struggling to survive and dodge ICE agents really gives a rat who’s elected governor or senator.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
June 13 gives them enough time between minicamp and training camp to get married and even go on a honeymoon.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Apr. 2026
Using the Raw format gives you leeway to adjust color, exposure, and give photos your own signature visual twist without losing picture quality—JPGs simply throw away too much data in favor of compression and smaller file sizes.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
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But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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As part of this singularly unconventional deal, CBS pays not a red cent for the privilege of covering the tourney, and while that leaves as much as $125 million in rights fees on the table, Augusta more than makes up for that by way of the gate, merch and concessions.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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This desperate situation leaves Republicans with no choice but to destroy that which threatens to destroy them.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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The team and players — two of whom accepted asylum offers to remain in Australia — didn't comment on the matter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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DoorDash holds more than half of the US food delivery market and offers drone services in parts of Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Virginia.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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As matter collapses inside a black hole and densities rise toward the Planck scale, the torsion of spacetime begins to generate a repulsive effect.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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When that function collapses and every joke is screened for loyalty, society loses one of its best safeguards against tribal conformity.—
Robert Lynch,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Somebody who lives in Shawnee but commutes downtown for work, for example, pays the tax, and roughly half its revenue comes from people who live outside the city.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Whether the growth bet pays off or not, the interest rate math embedded in it may be the number Congress pays closest attention to.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The author expresses skepticism about the viability of the Huntington Beach conservatives’ statewide ambitions, particularly given California’s political demographics.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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What the behavior expresses, Berg says, is a deeper desire to be seen.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Illinois devotes significant resources to recruiting overseas to bring in their large international contingent — including Croatian twin centers Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivišić and freshman forward David Mirković.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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McGrath devotes a whole chapter to lunch.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Shoppers should know that the combination of high-quality materials, strong edge support and elevated construction yields a hotel-like experience, and the craftsmanship is reflected in the price.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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University of Bath researchers note that this process yields CO₂ and water only (compatible with concrete).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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