gave
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
An inflected form of give · inflected form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 231 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 99,069 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.047% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
verb
- cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense She gave him a black eyeThe draft gave me a cold
- be the cause or source of also: yield, afford He gave me a lot of troubleOur meeting afforded much interesting information
- transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody I gave her my moneycan you give me lessons?
- convey or reveal information Give one's name
- convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow also: pay Don't pay him any mindgive the orders
- organize or be responsible for also: hold, throw, have, make hold a receptionhave, throw, or make a party
gave in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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They gave me more brandy, and then I spoke.
The Betrayal · E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim · Chapter 1
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She gave a subdued squeal of joy, but the boy's face was calm as a star.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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The queen gave way, and the army encamped on a large field in front of the town.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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He rose, and having silently shown the paper to Christian, enclosed it in an envelope, and gave it to Mr. Ferguson.
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1
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Mrs. Cavendish gave me some tea, and her few quiet remarks heightened my first impression of her as a thoroughly fascinating woman.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1