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English to English noun
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the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length |  | source: wordnet30 verb
| 2 |
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense | | Example: She gave him a black eye
The draft gave me a cold
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be the cause or source of | | Example: He gave me a lot of trouble
Our meeting afforded much interesting information
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transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody | | Example: I gave her my money
can you give me lessons?
She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
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convey or reveal information | | Example: Give one's name
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convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow | | Example: Don't pay him any mind
give the orders
Give him my best regards
pay attention
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organize or be responsible for | | Example: hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course
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convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture | | Example: Throw a glance
She gave me a dirty look
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give as a present; make a gift of | | Example: What will you give her for her birthday?
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cause to happen or be responsible for | | Example: His two singles gave the team the victory
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dedicate | | Example: give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to
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give or supply | | Example: The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
The estate renders some revenue for the family
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transmit (knowledge or skills) | | Example: give a secret to the Russians
leave your name and address here
impart a new skill to the students
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bring about | | Example: The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
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leave with; give temporarily | | Example: Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
Can I give you the children for the weekend?
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emit or utter | | Example: Give a gulp
give a yelp
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endure the loss of | | Example: He gave his life for his children
I gave two sons to the war
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place into the hands or custody of | | Example: hand me the spoon, please
Turn the files over to me, please
He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
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give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause | | Example: She committed herself to the work of God
give one's talents to a good cause
consecrate your life to the church
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give (as medicine) | | Example: I gave him the drug
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give or convey physically | | Example: She gave him First Aid
I gave him a punch in the nose
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bestow | | Example: give homage
render thanks
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bestow, especially officially | | Example: grant a degree
give a divorce
This bill grants us new rights
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move in order to make room for someone for something | | Example: The park gave way to a supermarket
`Move over,' he told the crowd
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give food to | | Example: Feed the starving children in India
don't give the child this tough meat
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contribute to some cause | | Example: I gave at the office
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break down, literally or metaphorically | | Example: The wall collapsed
The business collapsed
The dam broke
The roof collapsed
The wall gave in
The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice
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estimate the duration or outcome of something | | Example: He gave the patient three months to live
I gave him a very good chance at success
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execute and deliver | | Example: Give bond
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deliver in exchange or recompense | | Example: I'll give you three books for four CDs
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afford access to | | Example: the door opens to the patio
The French doors give onto a terrace
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present to view | | Example: He gave the sign to start
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perform for an audience | | Example: Pollini is giving another concert in New York
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be flexible under stress of physical force | | Example: This material doesn't give
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propose | | Example: He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
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accord by verdict | | Example: give a decision for the plaintiff
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manifest or show | | Example: This student gives promise of real creativity
The office gave evidence of tampering
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offer in good faith | | Example: He gave her his word
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submit for consideration, judgment, or use | | Example: give one's opinion
give an excuse
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guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion | | Example: You gave me to think that you agreed with me
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allow to have or take | | Example: I give you two minutes to respond
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inflict as a punishment | | Example: She gave the boy a good spanking
The judge gave me 10 years
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occur | | Example: what gives?
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consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man | | Example: She gave herself to many men
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proffer (a body part) | | Example: She gave her hand to her little sister
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| 46 |
To bestow without receiving a return; to confer without compensation; to impart, as a possession; to grant, as authority or permission; to yield up or allow. | | source: webster1913
| 47 |
To give a gift or gifts. | | source: webster1913
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To afford a view of; as, his window gave the park. | | source: webster1913
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