0 to offer something to someone, or to provide someone with something:
[ + two objects ] She gave us a set of saucepans as a wedding present.
Can you give me a date for another appointment?
Has the director given you permission to do that?
[ + adv/prep ] We always try to give to charity.
We're collecting for the children's home - please give generously.
The police gave (out) road-safety booklets to the children (= gave them to all the children).
Please give (up) your seat to an elderly or disabled person if they need it.
We're very grateful to all the people who have given of their time.
UK She wasn't feeling well, so I don't think she gave of her best tonight.
We must be finished by tonight, so I want you to give it your all.
The winner's name was given (out)/They gave the winner's name (out) on the news.
[ + two objects ] Can you give Jo a message for me?
[ + two objects ] If you're found guilty, they'll give you three years.
[ + two objects ] I'm nearly ready - just give me a couple of minutes.
[ + two objects ] Look at that old car she bought - I give it two weeks before it breaks down.
1 to produce or cause something:
[ + two objects ] The fresh air gave us an appetite (= made us hungry).
What you said has given me an idea.
The alarm gave (out) a high-pitched sound.
I was given to understand she was staying at this hotel.
[ + two objects ] She gave me a smile/strange look.
Give me a call/ring (= phone me) when you get back from holiday.
They're always giving parties.
The ambassador is giving a banquet for the visiting president.
Only a few people are successful as professional athletes, but it's worth giving it a go.
3 If something gives, it stretches, bends, or breaks, or becomes less firm or tight, under pressure:
4 in some sports, to decide and state officially that a player or the ball is in a particular condition or place:
5 the quality of stretching, bending, or breaking, or becoming less firm or tight, under pressure:
6 to offer something of your own to another person or thing, or to allow something you own or control to be owned or used by another:
8 to stretch or become looser:
New shoes will give a little after you’ve worn them a few times.
fig. The negotiations are completely deadlocked, and neither side will give an inch (= each refuses to change its position even a little).
9 to offer something to someone or provide them with it, especially without asking for any payment:
give sb sth Can you give me a date for another appointment?
give sth to sb We gave over 200 free copies of the software to a local educational institution.
10 to pay a particular amount of money to someone for something:
11 to allow a person or activity a particular amount of time:
I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue.
The letters that people wrote after his death gave me a lot of comfort.
A loving family environment gives children that sense of stability and permanence which they need.
I'm a bit wary of/about giving people my address when I don't know them very well.
The photocopier is giving me all sorts of problems.
The success of the team gave the manager great satisfaction.
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