Read the dictionary definition of give. All definitions for this word.
1. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
2. proffer (a body part)
1. She gave her hand to her little sister
3. consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
1. She gave herself to many men
4. occur
1. what gives?
5. estimate the duration or outcome of something
1. He gave the patient three months to live
2. I gave him a very good chance at success
6. dedicate
1. give thought to
2. give priority to
3. pay attention to
7. inflict as a punishment
1. She gave the boy a good spanking
2. The judge gave me 10 years
8. allow to have or take
1. I give you two minutes to respond
9. guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
1. You gave me to think that you agreed with me
10. submit for consideration, judgment, or use
1. give one's opinion
2. give an excuse
11. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
1. She committed herself to the work of God
2. give one's talents to a good cause
3. consecrate your life to the church
12. offer in good faith
1. He gave her his word
13. manifest or show
1. This student gives promise of real creativity
2. The office gave evidence of tampering
14. convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
1. Throw a glance
2. She gave me a dirty look
15. convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
1. Don't pay him any mind
2. give the orders
3. Give him my best regards
4. pay attention
16. bestow
1. give homage
2. render thanks
17. accord by verdict
1. give a decision for the plaintiff
18. propose
1. He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
19. give food to
1. Feed the starving children in India
2. don't give the child this tough meat
20. be flexible under stress of physical force
1. This material doesn't give
21. give or supply
1. The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
2. This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn
3. The estate renders some revenue for the family
22. cause to happen or be responsible for
1. His two singles gave the team the victory
23. bring about
1. The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
24. perform for an audience
1. Pollini is giving another concert in New York
25. present to view
1. He gave the sign to start
26. organize or be responsible for
1. hold a reception
2. have, throw, or make a party
3. give a course
27. move in order to make room for someone for something
1. The park gave way to a supermarket
2. `Move over,' he told the crowd
28. break down, literally or metaphorically
1. The wall collapsed
2. The business collapsed
3. The dam broke
4. The roof collapsed
5. The wall gave in
6. The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice
29. transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
1. I gave her my money
2. can you give me lessons?
3. She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care
30. leave with; give temporarily
1. Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
2. Can I give you the children for the weekend?
