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'gives'

[give.n.01] as in: the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

'gives'

[give.v.01] as in: cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

Examples:
She gave him a black eye
The draft gave me a cold

'gives'

[yield.v.01] as in: be the cause or source of

Examples:
He gave me a lot of trouble
Our meeting afforded much interesting information

'gives'

[give.v.03] as in: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

Examples:
I gave her my money
can you give me lessons?
She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care

'gives'

[give.v.04] as in: convey or reveal information

Examples:
Give one's name

'gives'

[give.v.05] as in: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.;

bestow

Examples:
Don't pay him any mind
give the orders
Give him my best regards
pay attention

'gives'

[hold.v.03] as in: organize or be responsible for

Examples:
hold a reception
have, throw, or make a party
give a course

'gives'

[give.v.07] as in: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

Examples:
Throw a glance
She gave me a dirty look

'gives'

[give.v.08] as in: give as a present; make a gift of

Examples:
What will you give her for her birthday?

'gives'

[give.v.09] as in: cause to happen or be responsible for

Examples:
His two singles gave the team the victory

'gives'

[give.v.10] as in: dedicate

Examples:
give thought to
give priority to
pay attention to

'gives'

[render.v.04] as in: give or supply

Examples:
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

'gives'

[impart.v.01] as in: transmit (knowledge or skills)

Examples:
give a secret to the Russians
leave your name and address here
impart a new skill to the students

'gives'

[establish.v.05] as in: bring about

Examples:
The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth

'gives'

[give.v.14] as in: leave with; give temporarily

Examples:
Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
Can I give you the children for the weekend?

'gives'

[give.v.15] as in: emit or utter

Examples:
Give a gulp
give a yelp

'gives'

[sacrifice.v.01] as in: endure the loss of

Examples:
He gave his life for his children
I gave two sons to the war

'gives'

[pass.v.05] as in: place into the hands or custody of

Examples:
hand me the spoon, please
Turn the files over to me, please
He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers

'gives'

[give.v.18] as in: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

Examples:
She committed herself to the work of God
give one's talents to a good cause
consecrate your life to the church

'gives'

[give.v.19] as in: give (as medicine)

Examples:
I gave him the drug

'gives'

[give.v.20] as in: give or convey physically

Examples:
She gave him First Aid
I gave him a punch in the nose

'gives'

[give.v.21] as in: bestow

Examples:
give homage
render thanks

'gives'

[grant.v.05] as in: bestow, especially officially

Examples:
grant a degree
give a divorce
This bill grants us new rights

'gives'

[move_over.v.01] as in: move in order to make room for someone for something

Examples:
The park gave way to a supermarket
`Move over,' he told the crowd

'gives'

[feed.v.02] as in: give food to

Examples:
Feed the starving children in India
don't give the child this tough meat

'gives'

[contribute.v.02] as in: contribute to some cause

Examples:
I gave at the office

'gives'

[collapse.v.01] as in: break down, literally or metaphorically

Examples:
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

'gives'

[give.v.27] as in: estimate the duration or outcome of something

Examples:
He gave the patient three months to live
I gave him a very good chance at success

'gives'

[give.v.28] as in: execute and deliver

Examples:
Give bond

'gives'

[give.v.29] as in: deliver in exchange or recompense

Examples:
I'll give you three books for four CDs

'gives'

[afford.v.04] as in: afford access to

Examples:
the door opens to the patio
The French doors give onto a terrace

'gives'

[give.v.31] as in: present to view

Examples:
He gave the sign to start

'gives'

[give.v.32] as in: perform for an audience

Examples:
Pollini is giving another concert in New York

'gives'

[give.v.33] as in: be flexible under stress of physical force

Examples:
This material doesn't give

'gives'

[give.v.34] as in: propose

Examples:
He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party

'gives'

[give.v.35] as in: accord by verdict

Examples:
give a decision for the plaintiff

'gives'

[give.v.36] as in: manifest or show

Examples:
This student gives promise of real creativity
The office gave evidence of tampering

'gives'

[give.v.37] as in: offer in good faith

Examples:
He gave her his word

'gives'

[give.v.38] as in: submit for consideration, judgment, or use

Examples:
give one's opinion
give an excuse

'gives'

[give.v.39] as in: guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion

Examples:
You gave me to think that you agreed with me

'gives'

[give.v.40] as in: allow to have or take

Examples:
I give you two minutes to respond

'gives'

[give.v.41] as in: inflict as a punishment

Examples:
She gave the boy a good spanking
The judge gave me 10 years

'gives'

[give.v.42] as in: occur

Examples:
what gives?

'gives'

[give.v.43] as in: consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man

Examples:
She gave herself to many men

'gives'

[give.v.44] as in: proffer (a body part)

Examples:
She gave her hand to her little sister