gives

gives · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Third person singular present of "give"; transfers possession.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present of "give"; provides or supplies.

  3. 3.

    Third person singular present of "give"; performs an action.

  4. 4.

    Third person singular present of "give"; causes to experience.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gives away — Donates; reveals unintentionally.
  • •
    gives in — Yields; surrenders.
  • •
    gives up — Stops trying.
  • •
    gives off — Emits (smell, light, heat).
  • •
    it gives me pause — It makes me hesitate to consider.

Related words

Antonyms: receives, takes
See also: gave, give, given, giving
Synonyms: donates, offers, presents, provides

Etymology

Third person singular of "give," from Old English giefan.