give


Meanings

  • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
  • cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense;
  • be the cause or source of;
  • transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody;
    • "can you give me lessons?"
  • convey or reveal information;
  • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;
    • "give the orders"
  • organize or be responsible for;
    • "give a course"
  • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture;
  • give as a present; make a gift of;
    • "What will you give her for her birthday?"
  • cause to happen or be responsible for;
  • dedicate;
    • "give thought to"
    • "give priority to"
  • give or supply;
  • transmit (knowledge or skills);
    • "give a secret to the Russians"
  • bring about;
  • leave with; give temporarily;
    • "Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?"
    • "Can I give you the children for the weekend?"
  • emit or utter;
    • "give a yelp"
  • endure the loss of;
  • place into the hands or custody of;
  • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;
    • "give one's talents to a good cause"
  • give (as medicine);
  • give or convey physically;
  • bestow;
    • "give homage"
  • bestow, especially officially;
    • "give a divorce"
  • move in order to make room for someone for something;
  • give food to;
    • "don't give the child this tough meat"
  • contribute to some cause;
  • break down, literally or metaphorically;
  • estimate the duration or outcome of something;
  • execute and deliver;
  • deliver in exchange or recompense;
    • "I'll give you three books for four CDs"
  • afford access to;
    • "The French doors give onto a terrace"
  • present to view;
  • perform for an audience;
  • be flexible under stress of physical force;
    • "This material doesn't give"
  • propose;
  • accord by verdict;
    • "give a decision for the plaintiff"
  • manifest or show;
    • "This student gives promise of real creativity"
  • offer in good faith;
  • submit for consideration, judgment, or use;
    • "give one's opinion"
    • "give an excuse"
  • guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion;
  • allow to have or take;
    • "I give you two minutes to respond"
  • inflict as a punishment;
  • occur;
    • "what gives?"
  • consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man;
  • proffer (a body part);
  • GIVE v GAVE, GIVEN, GIVING, GIVES to transfer freely to another's possession GIVEABLE adj


Scrabble Score: 8

give is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

give is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

give is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

give is a valid Words With Friends word