Definition: 1. To hand something to somebody. 2. Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody. 3. To provide somebody with something.
Use 'give' in a sentence:
1. What gave you the idea that he'd be here?
2. You must give one month's notice.
3. I'll give you a demo.
4. There comes a point where you give up.
5. The reforms should give a better chance to the less able children.
6. I ought to give up smoking.
7. I can't give you the money just yet.
8. Give us the newspaper, will you?
9. Each company was given ten minutes to make its pitch.
10. He's trying to give up smoking.
11. This kind of behaviour gives students a bad name.
12. Giving her that money was a good thing to do.
13. She was given every encouragement to try something new.
14. The government has decided to give the green light to the plan.
15. You ought to give up smoking.
16. I give up—tell me the answer.
17. Larger models give more bass.
18. Okey dokey. I'll give you a call.
19. Did you give the waiter a tip?
20. I'll give you a ring.
21. It'll take about three weeks, give or take a day or so.
22. I was hoping you would give me a job.
23. Do you give much to charity?
24. She doesn't give up easily.
25. Could you give the rice a stir?
26. Could you give me my pen back?
27. Can you give me a price for the work?
28. Could you give me back my pen?
29. The government is planning to give more help to small businesses.
30. Don't let him give you any lip !
31. 'Give me one more chance,' he begged.
32. I'm willing to give it a shot.
33. Could you give the tyres a check?
34. I'll give you a ring tomorrow.
35. When I give the signal , run!
36. This gives the design team a sound basis for their work.
37. They couldn't give me any more information.
38. She would give nothing away.
39. Can I give anyone a top-up?
40. The government has given top priority to reforming the tax system.
41. Begin when I give the command.
42. Give my love to Mary when you see her.
43. The team gave a good account of themselves in the match.
44. Can I refuse to give testimony?
45. A week off would give him time for reflection.
46. The sales manager will give a presentation on the new products.
47. Can you give me your coordinates?
48. This result gives us all the more reason for optimism.
49. I was given the freedom of the whole house.
50. I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.
51. I wouldn't give it up for anything.
52. The pilot was given clearance to land by air traffic control.
53. The aim is to give people more power over their own lives.
54. It was the best possible surprise anyone could have given me.
55. Can you give us a progress report?
56. The cause of the crash was given as engine failure.
57. Given her interest in children, teaching seems the right job for her.
58. The interviews were given to a random sample of students.
59. Having a child gave new meaning to their lives.
