gave
Meaning of gave
verb, past tense
- freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).
she gave him presents and clothes
the cheque given to the jeweller proved worthless
he gave the papers back
- cause or allow (someone or something) to have or experience (something); provide with.
you gave me such a fright
this leaflet gives our opening times
- carry out or perform (a specified action).
I gave a bow
he gave the counter a polish
- yield as a product or result.
milk is sometimes added to give a richer cheese
- concede (something) as valid or deserved in respect of (someone).
give him his due
- state or put forward (information or argument).
he did not give his name
- alter in shape under pressure rather than resist or break.
that chair doesn't give
Old English giefan, gefan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geven and German geben .
Information about gave
Hyphenation of gave
gave
- It consists of 1 syllables and 4 chars.
- gave is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
gave synonyms
Meaning pick (something) up and give it to (someone):
Meaning present or proffer (something) for (someone) to accept or reject as desired:
Meaning hold out or put forward (something) to someone for acceptance:
Meaning give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone):
Meaning give (a right, power, property, etc.) formally or legally to:
Meaning confer or present (an honour, right, or gift):
Meaning give or grant someone (power, status, or recognition):
Meaning grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right):
Meaning give (money or goods) for a good cause, for example to a charity:
Meaning give (something, especially money) in order to help achieve or provide something:
Meaning let (someone) do or deal with something without offering help or assistance:
Meaning expressing the future tense:
Meaning leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will:
Meaning undertake formally to give:
Meaning give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner:
Meaning contribute or add (a quality) to:
Meaning lose one's footing and slide unintentionally for a short distance:
Meaning provide or set aside for a particular purpose:
Meaning officially allow (someone) to do something:
Meaning allow or cause (something) to be visible:
Meaning put (something) in a prominent place in order that it may readily be seen:
Meaning point out; show:
Meaning give full information about:
Meaning make a list of:
Meaning make (something, especially something bad) happen:
Meaning form (something) by putting parts together or combining substances; create:
Meaning bring (something) into existence:
Meaning cause (something):
Meaning dispense or apply (a remedy or drug):
Meaning bring and hand over (a letter, parcel, or goods) to the proper recipient or address:
Meaning inflict (a blow) on (someone or something):
Meaning cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something:
Meaning force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone:
Meaning carry out, accomplish, or fulfil (an action, task, or function):
Meaning put (a plan, order, or course of action) into effect:
Meaning produce or give a performance of (a particular play, opera, etc.):
Meaning (of a place or process) yield, grow, or supply:
Meaning produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product):
Meaning provide or supply (an opportunity or facility):
Meaning bestow (a quality):
gave antonyms
Meaning be given, presented with, or paid (something):
Meaning consent to receive or undertake (something offered):
Meaning lay hold of (something) with one's hands; reach for and hold:
Meaning refuse to give (something that is due to or is desired by another):
Anagrams of gave
Words that rhyme with gave
Agave, agave, regave, forgave, overgave, preforgave, misgave, outgave
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