Gives

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪv/

Gives (verb)

  1. To pass something to someone else.
  2. To offer help or support to someone.
  3. To make something occur or happen.

Examples

  • Please give me the book.
  • She gave him the keys.

Common collocations: give a gift, give a hand, give a chance, give support, give guidance

Synonyms of Gives

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Gives

  • — opposite of giving
  • — opposite of giving