give
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
How often you will meet it
Rank 177 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 135,655 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.064% 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
give 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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You give us what you know and testify from actual knowledge.
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics · Ida B. Wells-Barnett · Chapter 1
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He will give thee a ring with a philosopher's stone in it.
The White Devil · John Webster · Chapter 1
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He would have liked to give the boy a cuff on the ear.
The Heart of the Hills · John, Jr. Fox · Chapter 1
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It cannot be that any star, Only a star, can give so great a light.
The White Christmas and other Merry · Walter Ben Hare · Chapter 1
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He went to the priest, but the priest could not give any holy water to so abandoned a character.
Famous Stories Every Child Should Know · Hamilton Wright [Editor] Mabie · Chapter 1