give
noun
1 give
The elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length.
synonyms: spring, springiness.
Dutch: veerkracht
Polish: sprężystość, prężność
verb
1 give
Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense.
2 give
Be the cause or source of.
synonyms: afford, yield.
Roget 324:
render soft
etc.
adj.;
soften,
mollify,
mellow,
relax,
temper;
mash,
knead,
squash.
bend,
yield,
relent,
relax,
give.
plasticize'.
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3 give
Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody.
Roget 382:
be hot
etc.
adj.;
glow,
flush,
sweat,
swelter,
bask,
smoke,
reek,
stew,
simmer,
seethe,
boil,
burn,
blister,
broil,
blaze,
flame;
smolder;
parch,
fume,
pant.
heat
etc.
(make hot)
384;
recalesce†;
thaw,
give.
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Roget 813:
discount,
bate;
abate,
rebate;
reduce,
price down,
mark down take off,
allow,
give,
make allowance;
tax.
Dutch: geven
4 give
Convey or reveal information.
Dutch: opgeven
5 give
Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow:
— Give the orders.
— Give him my best regards.
synonym: pay.
6 give
Organize or be responsible for:
— Give a course.
synonyms: have, hold, make, throw.
Dutch: houden, voeren
7 give
Convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture.
synonym: throw.
8 give
Give as a present; make a gift of:
— What will you give her for her birthday?.
synonyms: gift, present.
9 give
Cause to happen or be responsible for.
synonym: yield.
10 give
Dedicate:
— Give thought to.
— Give priority to.
synonyms: devote, pay.
11 give
12 give
Transmit (knowledge or skills):
— Give a secret to the Russians.
synonyms: impart, leave, pass on.
Dutch: communiceren, mededelen, verdelen, delen
13 give
14 give
Leave with; give temporarily.
15 give
16 give
Endure the loss of.
synonym: sacrifice.
Dutch: offeren, opofferen
17 give
Place into the hands or custody of.
synonyms: hand, pass, pass on, reach, turn over.
Roget 784:
deliver,
hand,
pass,
put into the hands of;
hand over,
make over,
deliver over,
pass over,
turn over;
assign dower.
present,
give away,
dispense,
dispose of;
give out,
deal out,
dole out,
mete out,
fork out,
squeeze out.
pay
etc.
807;
render,
impart,
communicate.
concede,
cede,
yield,
part with,
shed,
cast;
spend
etc.
809.
give,
bestow,
confer,
grant,
accord,
award,
assign.
intrust,
consign,
vest in.
make a present;
allow,
contribute,
subscribe,
furnish its quota.
invest,
endow,
settle upon;
bequeath,
leave,
devise.
furnish,
supply,
help;
administer to;
afford,
spare;
accommodate with,
indulge with,
favor with;
shower down upon;
lavish,
pour on,
thrust upon.
tip,
bribe;
tickle the palm,
grease the palm;
offer
etc.
763;
sacrifice,
immolate.
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18 give
Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause:
— Give one's talents to a good cause.
synonyms: commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote.
Dutch: geven, inzetten, wijden
19 give
20 give
Give or convey physically.
synonym: apply.
21 give
Bestow:
— Give homage.
synonym: render.
22 give
Bestow, especially officially:
— Give a divorce.
synonym: grant.
Dutch: verlenen
23 give
24 give
Give food to:
— Don't give the child this tough meat.
synonym: feed.
Dutch: invoeren, voedsel geven, eten geven, voeden, voederen, voeren
25 give
26 give
27 give
Estimate the duration or outcome of something.
28 give
29 give
Deliver in exchange or recompense.
30 give
Afford access to:
— The French doors give onto a terrace.
synonyms: afford, open.
31 give
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33 give
Be flexible under stress of physical force:
— This material doesn't give.
synonym: yield.
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38 give
Submit for consideration, judgment, or use.
39 give
Guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion.
40 give
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43 give
Consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man.
44 give
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