give
word
/ˈɡɪv/
GIV
/ɡˈɪv/
GIV
Definition
To freely transfer possession or provide something to someone else. It can also mean to allow, cause, or offer something to happen or be done.
Usage & Nuances
Used very commonly in everyday English. Collocations include 'give a gift', 'give advice', 'give a hand', and 'give up'. 'Give' can express physical giving or abstract concepts like giving permission or giving a reaction. Informal contexts often shorten phrases with 'give'.
Spanish: darPortuguese (BR): darPortuguese (PT): darChinese (Simplified): 给Chinese (Traditional): 給Hindi: देनाArabic: يُعطيBengali: দেওয়া - প্রদান করাRussian: давать - подаритьJapanese: 与える - 渡すVietnamese: đưa - choKorean: 주다Turkish: vermekUrdu: دیناIndonesian: memberi - memberikan
Example Sentences
Can you give me that book, please?
basic
She likes to give gifts on birthdays.
basic
Please give me a moment to finish.
basic
He always gives great advice when I need it.
natural
Can you give me a hand with these boxes?
natural
I had to give up on my plan after the mistake.
natural