gives away

verb

Definition of gives awaynext
present tense third-person singular of give away
1
as in reveals
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face

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2
as in volunteers
to make a present of gave away all her potted plants when she moved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives away
  1. reveals
  2. donates
  3. shows
  4. gives
  5. demonstrates
  6. presents
Verb
  • When there is disclosure, the benchmark reveals performance on critical indicators, like soil health, remain low.
    Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The pairing of the double portrait of Portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat as David (1984) with a Double Elvis (1963) reveals, in any case, an evolution in Warhol’s representations.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of reveals
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  • Their family frequently donates to Boston-area charities and to Harvard, where Johnson got an MBA.
    Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Soros, who publicly donates to Democratic candidates and liberal causes, is also the founder and major contributor of the Open Society Foundations, which aims to work for justice, democratic governance and human rights.
    Liam Reilly, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of donates
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  • For instance, research shows that during puberty, there are unique differences in how muscle develops in boys versus girls.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The incident captured by the surveillance camera shows Molaei without a hijab.
    Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of shows
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  • The higher proof gives it a warm, almost fiery kick without overwhelming the palate.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After its massive renovation last year, the iconic hotel gives Wes Anderson vibes and exudes Old Hollywood glamour.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of gives
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  • Her experience demonstrates how starting small with clear goals, a strong product-market fit, attentive customer listening, and relentless work ethic can lead to remarkable success.
    Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The very fact that Kohls was being harassed under the law demonstrates just one fatal problem with it.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of demonstrates
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  • This season presents some issues, though.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the debate around AI and copyright continues to unfold, blockchain presents a viable path forward.
    David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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