Gave: meaning, definitions and examples

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gave

 

[ ษกeษชv ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

action

To give something to someone or allow them to have something

Synonyms

grant, offer, provide

Examples of usage

  • He gave me a present for my birthday.
  • She gave him a chance to explain himself.
  • We gave the dog a bath last night.
Context #2 | Verb

result

To result in a particular outcome or end up in a particular way

Synonyms

cause, produce, yield

Examples of usage

  • The experiment gave positive results.
  • The new policy gave rise to many complaints.
  • His speech gave rise to a standing ovation.
Context #3 | Noun

event

An event or performance where someone receives something, typically as a gift or award

Synonyms

ceremony, event, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The charity gala was a great success, and everyone had a good time at the give.
  • She won a prize at the school give.

Translations

Translations of the word "gave" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gab

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memberikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ daล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธŽใˆใŸ (ataeta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท donnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท verdi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุนุทู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป™ไบ† (gฤ›ile)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gaf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ”แƒชแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ verdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dio

Etymology

The word 'give' has Old English origins, with the verb form 'giefan' and the noun form 'gifu'. It has been used in English for centuries to convey the act of providing or offering something to someone. The concept of giving has been an integral part of human interactions and relationships, with the word evolving to encompass various meanings and contexts. Today, 'give' is a common and versatile word used in everyday language to express the action of sharing or bestowing something.

See also: forgive, give, giveaway, given, giver, giving, misgiving.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #417, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.