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Meaning of give
to freely transfer the possession of something to someone
Etymology of give
The word "give" has its roots in Old English "gīvan" and Old Norse "gefa", both of which are derived from the Proto-Germanic word "gebaniz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "geben"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially with the meaning of "to bestow" or "to grant"
Over time, the word has developed a range of related meanings, including "to provide", "to supply", and "to perform"
Synonyms
Definitions
- to freely transfer the possession of something to someone
- * to provide or supply something, especially in a generous way
- * to perform or produce something, such as a performance or a speech
- * to make a movement or gesture, such as giving a signal or giving a hug
Usage Examples
- She gave me a book for my birthday
- * He gave a speech at the conference
- * They gave us a warm welcome
- * The company will give a donation to the charity
Antonyms
withhold
keep
retain
hold
grasp
clutch
seize
snatch
take
capture
confiscate
commandeer
hijack
appropriate
misappropriate
embezzle
pilfer
filch
swipe
snatch
steal
rob
plunder
pillage
despoil
divest
deprive
bereave
dispossess