GIVES Synonyms: 346 Similar and Opposite Words

gives

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Definition of gives next

present tense third-person singular of give

as in donates

to make a present of thanked all the tutors who generously gave their time to help students after school

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as in leaves

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another gave my camera to my father to hold while I went swimming

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as in offers

to bring before the public in performance or exhibition the author will give a reading from her latest work at 7:00 p.m.

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as in collapses

to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure they loaded the shopping cart with so much food it gave under all the weight

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as in pays

to hand over or use up in payment I wouldn't give a nickel for such a run-down car

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as in expresses

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) she gave her opinion on the matter very firmly and unmistakably

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as in devotes

to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention totally gave himself to his studies in the hopes of winning a scholarship for next year

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as in yields

to produce as revenue a company that consistently gives $30 million in profits to the owner

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as in provides

to put (something) into the possession of someone for use or consumption gave him my e-mail address

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as in extends

to put before another for acceptance or consideration she gave the committee her grant proposal

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as in transmits

to cause (something) to pass from one to another she gave her cold to me, and now I'm so sick that I can barely get out of bed

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Recent Examples of gives This kit gives you the tools to protect yourself and your loved ones — especially vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with chronic conditions. —

Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026 Those are two key factors courts weigh in issuing TROs, after which a judge gives a fuller consideration as the legal process plays out. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026 Many of these peculiar galaxies, however, are in transient stages of evolution, driven by an interaction or merger that gives them their unusual, temporary appearances. —

Big Think, 30 Mar. 2026 But two groups have raised opposition, starting with traditional contractors who complain it gives modular homebuilders an unfair market advantage. —

Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026 Greenland’s interior town of Kangerlussuaq, also under polar‑orbit tracks, gives similarly frequent, high‑elevation passes ideal for short‑window laser downlinks. —

Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026 The law also gives Israeli courts the authority to impose either the death penalty or life imprisonment on its own citizens. —

Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026 Arriving early gives you a better chance of snagging a spot in a close-in lot, such as Lower South Lot 1, where tailgaters congregate. —

John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026 This gives the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran way too much credit. —

Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026

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But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
According to its website, the chain donates 20% of sales from in-store community events to local organizations and charities, and corporate and franchise teams are active participants in groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026