1
as in donates
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 leaves
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 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.
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in pays
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 expresses
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 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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
9
as in provides
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 extends
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
she gave the committee her grant proposal
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
11
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
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 gives
This gives guests direct access to historic centers and cultural landmarks while allowing more time to explore.
—
Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Decisions at COPs are made by consensus, meaning countries must agree on everything — a feature which technically gives any nation a veto and can make progress very slow and fraught.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
And since Ukraine is the defender, Russia’s determination to continue attacking gives Kyiv no choice but to keep fighting.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Who gives a f— about the moon and the flag!
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
The latest look at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash gives glimpses of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's evening.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
ElevenLabs gives everyone the tools to be heard.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Thursday’s standalone broadcast gives us two shifty sides with top-10 paces so far.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
At least setting up for the party gives the crew something else to do besides dressing the women’s wounds and blow-drying their hair.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Decisions at COPs are made by consensus, meaning countries must agree on everything — a feature which technically gives any nation a veto and can make progress very slow and fraught.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
And since Ukraine is the defender, Russia’s determination to continue attacking gives Kyiv no choice but to keep fighting.
—Jack Watling, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2025
Who gives a f— about the moon and the flag!
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
The latest look at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash gives glimpses of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's evening.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
ElevenLabs gives everyone the tools to be heard.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
Thursday’s standalone broadcast gives us two shifty sides with top-10 paces so far.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
At least setting up for the party gives the crew something else to do besides dressing the women’s wounds and blow-drying their hair.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
Verb
-
An altruistic donation — also known as a non-directed living donation — is when someone donates an organ to a stranger, Weill Cornell Medicine explains.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
-
Carney has put the containers in her curbside recycling in the past, and now donates them to people or fund-raising organizations who can use the cash.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Back in 1962, Lilly leaves Juniper Hill with a higher dose of medication, which seems like the best-case scenario given the threat of lobotomy in the show’s opening titles.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The key is to fold the scarf over itself to create volume and to look for a lace trim that leaves the hem frayed, so as not to look too formal.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
In addition to marketing and contract management services, Cureate offers educational courses.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
-
Alternatively, Tijjani Reijnders offers running power that could hurt Liverpool on the break.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Voids can contribute to sinkholes as the ground collapses into the underlying cavities.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
-
The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Monday after a 2-8 start to the 2025 NFL season and a string of fourth-quarter collapses that left ownership exhausted and fans demanding change.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
The Federal Election Commission requires presidential candidates to reveal who pays them.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
-
How much someone with insurance pays for these drugs depends on their health plan; Eli Lilly notes on its website that through private insurance, people can pay as little as $25 a month.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
As advocates have pointed out, these qualifiers are vague enough that they could be wielded against anyone who expresses their sexuality or defies traditional gender roles.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Miss Universe President expresses 'Great indignation' Rocha began his statement by expressing solidarity with the 122 delegates before criticizing Nawat's actions.—
Paula Soria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Margolick devotes much space to the writers’ quarrels, their gripes, their resentment of one another.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
-
Millard devotes a large amount of space to Bell in her book, ending with his agonizing failure, depicted in the end, to get the induction balance to work on Garfield as intended.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Consider a midgen berry bush (Austromyrtus dulcis), which yields fruit that look like white to mauve blueberries with a taste to match.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
-
The first offense of a taunting penalty yields an $11,593 fine.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share