Give: meaning, definitions and examples
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give
[ ɡɪv ]
action
To freely transfer the possession of something to someone; to provide or supply.
Synonyms
bestow, donate, grant, offer, provide
Examples of usage
- Please give me a call when you arrive.
- She gave a presentation at the conference.
- I will give you a ride to the airport.
- Can you give me some advice on this matter?
- He gave generously to the charity event.
gift
An act of giving something to others for free; a present.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She received a beautiful gift for her birthday.
- The company gives bonuses to its employees.
- The charity event raised funds through donations and gifts.
- He gave her a bouquet of flowers as a gift.
- The holiday season is a time for giving.
Translations
Translations of the word "give" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dar
- fornecer
- oferecer
🇮🇳 देना
🇩🇪 geben
- schenken
- überreichen
🇮🇩 memberi
🇺🇦 дати
- подарувати
- надавати
🇵🇱 dać
- podarować
- dostarczyć
🇯🇵 与える (あたえる)
- 贈る (おくる)
- 渡す (わたす)
🇫🇷 donner
- offrir
- fournir
🇪🇸 dar
- ofrecer
- proporcionar
🇹🇷 vermek
- sunmak
- sağlamak
🇰🇷 주다
- 제공하다
- 선물하다
🇸🇦 يعطي
- يقدم
- يوفر
🇨🇿 dát
- darovat
- poskytnout
🇸🇰 dať
- darovať
- poskytnúť
🇨🇳 给 (gěi)
- 提供 (tígōng)
- 赠送 (zèngsòng)
🇸🇮 dati
- podariti
- ponuditi
🇮🇸 gefa
- bjóða
- veita
🇰🇿 беру
- сыйлау
- қамтамасыз ету
🇬🇪 მიცემა
- შეთავაზება
- მიწოდება
🇦🇿 vermək
- təqdim etmək
- təmin etmək
🇲🇽 dar
- ofrecer
- proporcionar
Word origin
The word 'give' can be traced back to Old English 'giefan' and Proto-Germanic 'geban', meaning 'to give, bestow'. The concept of giving has been an integral part of human society since ancient times, often associated with generosity, kindness, and charity. Giving plays a significant role in various cultures, traditions, and religions, symbolizing sharing, compassion, and goodwill towards others.
See also: forgive, gave, giveaway, given, giver, giving, misgiving.