give [ ɡeiv ]

• n. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

  同义词： spring springiness

• v.
  • cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
  • be the cause or source of

    同义词： yield afford

  • transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

    "can you give me lessons?"

  • convey or reveal information
  • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

    "give the orders"

    同义词： pay

  • organize or be responsible for

    "give a course"

    同义词： hold throw have make

  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

    同义词： throw

  • give as a present; make a gift of

    "What will you give her for her birthday?"

    同义词： gift present

  • cause to happen or be responsible for

    同义词： yield

  • dedicate

    "give thought to"; "give priority to"

    同义词： pay devote

  • give or supply

    同义词： render yield return generate

  • tell or deposit (information) knowledge

    "give a secret to the Russians"

    同义词： impart leave pass on

  • bring about

    同义词： establish

  • leave with; give temporarily

    "Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?"; "Can I give you the children for the weekend?"

  • emit or utter

    "give a yelp"

  • endure the loss of

    同义词： sacrifice

  • place into the hands or custody of

    同义词： pass hand reach pass on turn over

  • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

    "give one's talents to a good cause"

    同义词： dedicate consecrate commit devote

  • give (as medicine)
  • give or convey physically

    同义词： apply

  • bestow

    "give homage"

    同义词： render

  • bestow, especially officially

    "give a divorce"

    同义词： grant

  • move in order to make room for someone for something

    同义词： move over give way ease up yield

  • give food to

    "don't give the child this tough meat"

    同义词： feed

  • contribute to some cause

    同义词： contribute chip in kick in

  • break down, literally or metaphorically

    同义词： collapse fall in cave in give way break founder

  • estimate the duration or outcome of something
  • execute and deliver
  • deliver in exchange or recompense

    "I'll give you three books for four CDs"

  • afford access to

    "The French doors give onto a terrace"

    同义词： afford open

  • present to view
  • perform for an audience
  • be flexible under stress of physical force

    "This material doesn't give"

    同义词： yield

  • propose
  • accord by verdict

    "give a decision for the plaintiff"

  • manifest or show

    "This student gives promise of real creativity"

  • offer in good faith
  • submit for consideration, judgment, or use

    "give one's opinion"; "give an excuse"

  • guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
  • allow to have or take

    "I give you two minutes to respond"

  • inflict as a punishment
  • occur

    "what gives?"

  • consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
  • proffer (a body part)

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