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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
Live Nation’s access to Ticketmaster data gives it a lot of competitive advantages with projecting pricing, which could now include shows that are not its own.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
That reach gives the force influence across much of Iran’s power structure, making the state harder to quickly destabilize through airstrikes alone.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The subtle piping along the border gives it a refined look, and Baker appreciates that the fluffiness feels full without being too exaggerated, which is great for those who prefer a more minimal bedspread.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Gary produced a solid season in Green Bay, yet, that finish gives you some reasons to pause a massive celebration.
—Calvin Watkins
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The action gives the relationship higher stakes, and the emotional resonance of the characterizations ratchets up the intensity once the action kicks in.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Apple claims this gives you the best detail and light capture.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
This low-power millimeter-wave radar sensor gives self-driving cars a clearer, more accurate view of traffic by feeding them essential data from the surrounding road.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Local original artwork from contemporary Mexican artists lines the walls, custom furniture gives the spaces a stylish touch, and there’s a library with an honor bar that overlooks the peaceful (and oh-so-green) Parque Lincoln.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
That reach gives the force influence across much of Iran’s power structure, making the state harder to quickly destabilize through airstrikes alone.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The subtle piping along the border gives it a refined look, and Baker appreciates that the fluffiness feels full without being too exaggerated, which is great for those who prefer a more minimal bedspread.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Gary produced a solid season in Green Bay, yet, that finish gives you some reasons to pause a massive celebration.
—Calvin Watkins
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The action gives the relationship higher stakes, and the emotional resonance of the characterizations ratchets up the intensity once the action kicks in.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2026
Apple claims this gives you the best detail and light capture.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
This low-power millimeter-wave radar sensor gives self-driving cars a clearer, more accurate view of traffic by feeding them essential data from the surrounding road.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
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For every stay booked, Nômade donates $1 to Tulum Sostenible, an organization that aims to help protect the ecosystem, clean trash from the streets and ocean, and promote waste reduction.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Conceived as a team-building exercise for the festival’s producers, Wespac Construction, M3F donates 100% of its proceeds to charity.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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And Aneksi rarely leaves my side.—
Jennifer Wolfgram,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Myka leaves this interaction believing Missé over Dara and saying she’s done with their friendship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Patri offers The Grand Thali, a unique experience allowing a group to sample two starters alongside 26 authentic Indian street-food dishes, with rice and garlic naan.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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The agency also offers Sabbath food boxes at no cost, refers individuals for health care and social services and manages a closet full of modest clothing for observant women.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Bluff collapses, sometimes caused by natural erosion, are not uncommon in north San Diego and along beaches in North County.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The game between Dallas and the Columbus Blue Jackets is postponed by the NHL after Stars forward Rich Peverley collapses on the bench during the first period.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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As of now, the job pays nothing.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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YouTube, which already pays some $2 billion annually for the rights to the out-of-market NFL Sunday Ticket package, is expected to pick up all four of those windows.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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This is the kind of personal information that Cooper himself expresses ambivalence about sharing throughout his book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Along with the rest of our family, Jay expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The show devotes significant time to the three consultants’ past hardships as well as their ongoing bond, and that’s crystallized in a moving segment about Alexander’s harrowing recovery after a devastating stroke in 2022.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2026
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The center console devotes an inordinate amount of space to side-by-side wireless phone chargers.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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The event offered Saturday and Sunday by the Kane County Forest Preserve District gave families the opportunity to watch naturalists tap into maple trees in search of what some call the liquid gold that eventually yields true maple syrup.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ancient world still yields treasures.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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