give

Sense 1 noun

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

Sense 2 verb

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

She gave him a black eye

Sense 3 verb

be the cause or source of

He gave me a lot of trouble

Sense 4 verb

transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

I gave her my money

Sense 5 verb

convey or reveal information

Give one's name

Sense 6 verb

convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

Don't pay him any mind

Sense 7 verb

organize or be responsible for

hold a reception

Sense 8 verb

convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

Throw a glance

Sense 9 verb

give as a present; make a gift of

What will you give her for her birthday?

Sense 10 verb

cause to happen or be responsible for

His two singles gave the team the victory

Sense 11 verb

dedicate

give thought to

Sense 12 verb

give or supply

The cow brings in 5 liters of milk

Sense 13 verb

transmit (knowledge or skills)

give a secret to the Russians

Sense 14 verb

bring about

The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth

Sense 15 verb

leave with; give temporarily

Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?

Sense 16 verb

emit or utter

Give a gulp

Sense 17 verb

endure the loss of

He gave his life for his children

Sense 18 verb

place into the hands or custody of

hand me the spoon, please

Sense 19 verb

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

She committed herself to the work of God

Sense 20 verb

give (as medicine)

I gave him the drug

Sense 21 verb

give or convey physically

She gave him First Aid

Sense 22 verb

bestow

give homage

Sense 23 verb

bestow, especially officially

grant a degree

Sense 24 verb

move in order to make room for someone for something

The park gave way to a supermarket

Sense 25 verb

give food to

Feed the starving children in India

Sense 26 verb

contribute to some cause

I gave at the office

Sense 27 verb

break down, literally or metaphorically

The wall collapsed

Sense 28 verb

estimate the duration or outcome of something

He gave the patient three months to live

Sense 29 verb

execute and deliver

Give bond

Sense 30 verb

deliver in exchange or recompense

I'll give you three books for four CDs

Sense 31 verb

afford access to

the door opens to the patio

Sense 32 verb

present to view

He gave the sign to start

Sense 33 verb

perform for an audience

Pollini is giving another concert in New York

Sense 34 verb

be flexible under stress of physical force

This material doesn't give

Sense 35 verb

propose

He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party

Sense 36 verb

accord by verdict

give a decision for the plaintiff

Sense 37 verb

manifest or show

This student gives promise of real creativity

Sense 38 verb

offer in good faith

He gave her his word

Sense 39 verb

submit for consideration, judgment, or use

give one's opinion

Sense 40 verb

guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion

You gave me to think that you agreed with me

Sense 41 verb

allow to have or take

I give you two minutes to respond

Sense 42 verb

inflict as a punishment

She gave the boy a good spanking

Sense 43 verb

occur

what gives?

Sense 44 verb

consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man

She gave herself to many men

Sense 45 verb

proffer (a body part)

She gave her hand to her little sister