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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
This is not the only palace hotel on the Bosphorus, as views from the water will attest, but its smaller size compared to the competition gives it the exclusivity for which Four Seasons properties are known.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The sudden reversal of perspective gives me the sensation of observing myself from the outside.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
River Bend Overlook A bend in the Little Missouri River gives this overlook its name, which also flaunts breathtaking, panoramic views of the North Unit's badlands.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The lightweight fabric and billowy, tiered silhouette of this dress keep it comfortable on summer days, and the square neckline gives you a little more coverage than a typical slip dress.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Army officials think this feature gives commanders more time to decide what to do during fast-moving situations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The half-zip neckline gives this lounge set a slightly sportier feel while still looking elevated enough for travel days.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
That gives organizations ownership of how work is executed, all the way down.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Landing the greatest shooter in NBA history gives Li-Ning a marquee athlete and further strengthens China's growing presence in the league.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The sudden reversal of perspective gives me the sensation of observing myself from the outside.
—Erika Landström, Artforum, 2 June 2026
River Bend Overlook A bend in the Little Missouri River gives this overlook its name, which also flaunts breathtaking, panoramic views of the North Unit's badlands.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
The lightweight fabric and billowy, tiered silhouette of this dress keep it comfortable on summer days, and the square neckline gives you a little more coverage than a typical slip dress.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Army officials think this feature gives commanders more time to decide what to do during fast-moving situations.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
The half-zip neckline gives this lounge set a slightly sportier feel while still looking elevated enough for travel days.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
That gives organizations ownership of how work is executed, all the way down.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives
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Levi’s donates $100,000 annually to Outright International, an organization that champions and advances the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Anyone who donates will receive a voucher for a free Animal ID tag, free microchip and vaccinations, thanks to the South Suburban Humane Society.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Automating the routine layer of any job — the retrieval, the scheduling, the mechanical assembly — leaves behind work that requires judgment, creativity and autonomy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Hair tinsel is also offered, and everyone leaves with a swag bag.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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NellaSpec also offers a reusable option for clinical settings that is now in hospitals including the Cleveland Clinic, UC Systems, Kaiser, and Columbia, and the cost is part of the exam, according to the company.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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When a star dies and collapses, its mass is concentrated into an unimaginably dense point.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Stephon Castle, Julian Champagnie and Dylan Harper need to hit their open threes as the Knicks' defense collapses.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Inspired by Portugal’s traditional and contemporary flavors, Baleia also pays respect to the country’s seamen—generations of fishers, sailors and whalers—who traveled the globe and returned with culinary influence, especially from North Africa, China and the Caribbean.—
Jillian Dara,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The city has fallen back on multiple tax measures to draw more money, though spending cuts have also alleviated — for now — yearly deficits in the General Purpose Fund budget, which pays for most salaries and daily operations.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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The successful bipartisan vote, while largely symbolic, sends a strong message to the administration and expresses the sentiment of the lower chamber.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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This article expresses the opinions of the author and is not to be taken as advice to purchase from or invest in the companies mentioned.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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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
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Today, Richards, 64, devotes himself to working with other cult survivors and serves on the board of an organization called Living Cult Free.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
1 June 2026
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Expensive oil has already sent inflation higher, which increases not only bills for households but also yields in the bond market.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The slow ride across is relaxing and often yields dolphin sightings.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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“Gives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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