| query | You use g___ with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them.You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them. He gave no details. Would you like to give me your name? He asked me to give his regards to all of you. He gave the cause of death as multiple injuries. |
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| word | give |
| full-definition | verb You can use give with nouns that refer to physical actions. The whole expression refers to the performing of the action. For example, She gave a smile means almost the same as 'She smiled'. She stretched her arms out and gave a great yawn. Giving a sigh, she fell to her knees at my feet. He gave her a fond smile. He reached for her hand and gave it a reassuring squeeze. You use give to say that a person does something for another person. For example, if you give someone a lift, you take them somewhere in your car. I gave her a lift back out to her house. He was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Sophie asked her if she would like to come and give art lessons. You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them. He gave no details. Would you like to give me your name? He asked me to give his regards to all of you. He gave the cause of death as multiple injuries. You use give to say how long you think something will last or how much you think something will be. A poll last week gave the opposition a narrow six-point lead. Ted and his lawyers gave the company 11 months to sell off everything. People use give in expressions such as I don't give a damn to show that they do not care about something. They don't give a damn about the country. If someone or something gives you a particular idea or impression, it causes you to have that idea or impression. They gave me the impression that they were doing exactly what they wanted in life. The examiner's final report does not give an accurate picture. If someone or something gives you a particular physical or emotional feeling, it makes you experience it. He gave me a shock. It will give great pleasure to the many thousands of children who visit the hospital each year. If you give a performance or speech, you perform or speak in public. Kotto gives a stupendous performance. I am sure you remember Mrs Butler who gave us such an interesting talk last year. If you give something thought or attention, you think about it, concentrate on it, or deal with it. I've been giving it some thought. Priority will be given to those who apply early. If you give a party or other social event, you organize it. That evening, I gave a dinner party for a few close friends. |
| inflections | givesgivinggavegiven |
| cefr-level | A1 |
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