[ɡɪv], (Verb)

Definitions:
- freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone)
(e.g: she gave him presents and clothes)

- cause or allow (someone or something) to have or experience (something); provide with
(e.g: you gave me such a fright)

- carry out or perform (a specified action)
(e.g: I gave a bow)

- yield as a product or result
(e.g: milk is sometimes added to give a richer cheese)

- concede (something) as valid or deserved in respect of (someone)
(e.g: give him his due)

- state or put forward (information or argument)
(e.g: he did not give his name)

- alter in shape under pressure rather than resist or break
(e.g: that chair doesn't give)


Phrases:
- give as good as one gets
- give it to someone
- give it up
- give me a break
- give me —
- give oneself airs
- give or take —
- give rise to
- give someone one
- give someone to understand
- give someone what for
- give the game away
- what gives?

Origin:
Old English giefan, gefan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geven and German geben

[ɡɪv], (Noun)

Definitions:
- capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure
(e.g: plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots)


Phrases:
- give as good as one gets
- give it to someone
- give it up
- give me a break
- give me —
- give oneself airs
- give or take —
- give rise to
- give someone one
- give someone to understand
- give someone what for
- give the game away
- what gives?

Origin:
Old English giefan, gefan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch geven and German geben