Give vs. Gave
Difference Between Give and Gave
Giveverb
(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
Giveverb
To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
I gave him my coat.I gave my coat to the beggar.When they asked, I gave my coat.Giveverb
To make a present or gift of.
I'm going to give my wife a necklace for her birthday.She gave a pair of shoes to her husband for their anniversary.He gives of his energies to the organization.Giveverb
To pledge.
I gave him my word that I'd protect his children.Giveverb
To provide (something) to (someone), to allow or afford.
I gave them permission to miss tomorrow's class.Please give me some more time.Giveverb
To cause (a sensation or feeling) to exist in.
It gives me a lot of pleasure to be here tonight.The fence gave me an electric shock.My mother-in-law gives me nothing but grief.Giveverb
To carry out (a physical interaction) with (something).
I want to give you a kiss.She gave him a hug.I'd like to give the tire a kick.I gave the boy a push on the swing.She gave me a wink afterwards, so I knew she was joking.Giveverb
To pass (something) into (someone's) hand or the like.
Give me your hand.On entering the house, he gave his coat to the doorman.Giveverb
To cause (a disease or condition) in, or to transmit (a disease or condition) to.
My boyfriend gave me chlamydia.He was convinced that it was his alcoholism that gave him cancer.Giveverb
(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
I give it ten minutes before he gives up.I give it a 95% chance of success.I'll give their marriage six months.Giveverb
(intransitive) To yield slightly when a force is applied.
Giveverb
(intransitive) To collapse under pressure or force.
One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.Giveverb
(transitive) To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
They're giving my favorite show!Giveverb
(intransitive) To lead (onto or into).
The master bedroom gives onto a spacious balcony.Giveverb
To provide a view of.
His window gave the park.Giveverb
To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.
The number of men, divided by the number of ships, gives four hundred to each ship.Giveverb
To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.
Giveverb
To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.
Giveverb
To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.
He can be bad-tempered, I'll give you that, but he's a hard worker.Giveverb
To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.
Giveverb
To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).
Giveverb
(dated) To grant power or permission to; to allow.
Giveverb
(reflexive) To devote or apply (oneself).
The soldiers give themselves to plunder.That boy is given to fits of bad temper.Giveverb
(obsolete) To become soft or moist.
Giveverb
(obsolete) To shed tears; to weep.
Giveverb
(obsolete) To have a misgiving.
Giveverb
To be going on, to be occurring
What gives?Givenoun
(uncountable) The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilence.
This chair doesn't have much give.There is no give in his dogmatic religious beliefs.Givenoun
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
Giveverb
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense;
She gave him a black eyeThe draft gave me a coldGiveverb
be the cause or source of;
He gave me a lot of troubleOur meeting afforded much interesting informationGiveverb
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody;
I gave her my moneycan you give me lessons?She gave the children lots of love and tender loving careGiveverb
convey or reveal information;
Give one's nameGiveverb
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;
Don't pay him any mindgive the ordersGive him my best regardspay attentionGiveverb
organize or be responsible for;
hold a receptionhave, throw, or make a partygive a courseGiveverb
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture;
Throw a glanceShe gave me a dirty lookGiveverb
give as a present; make a gift of;
What will you give her for her birthday?Giveverb
bring about;
His two singles gave the team the victoryGiveverb
dedicate;
give thought togive priority topay attention toGiveverb
give or supply;
The cow brings in 5 liters of milkThis year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of cornThe estate renders some revenue for the familyGiveverb
tell or deposit (information) knowledge;
give a secret to the Russiansleave your name and address hereGiveverb
bring about;
The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depthGiveverb
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?Giveverb
emit or utter;
Give a gulpgive a yelpGiveverb
endure the loss of;
He gave his life for his childrenI gave two sons to the warGiveverb
place into the hands or custody of;
hand me the spoon, pleaseTurn the files over to me, pleaseHe turned over the prisoner to his lawyersGiveverb
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;
She committed herself to the work of Godgive one's talents to a good causeconsecrate your life to the churchGiveverb
give (as medicine);
I gave him the drugGiveverb
give or convey physically;
She gave him First AidI gave him a punch in the noseGiveverb
bestow;
give hommagerender thanksGiveverb
bestow, especially officially;
grant a degreegive a divorceThis bill grants us new rightsGiveverb
move in order to make room for someone for something;
The park gave way to a supermarket`Move over,' he told the crowdGiveverb
give food to;
Feed the starving children in Indiadon't give the child this tough meatGiveverb
contribute to some cause;
I gave at the officeGiveverb
break down, literally or metaphorically;
The wall collapsedThe business collapsedThe dam brokeThe roof collapsedThe wall gave inThe roof finally gave under the weight of the iceGiveverb
estimate the duration or outcome of something;
He gave the patient three months to liveI gave him a very good chance at successGiveverb
execute and deliver;
Give bondGiveverb
deliver in exchange or recompense;
I'll give you three books for four CDsGiveverb
afford access to;
the door opens to the patioThe French doors give onto a terraceGiveverb
present to view;
He gave the sign to startGiveverb
perform for an audience;
Pollini is giving another concert in New YorkGiveverb
be flexible under stress of physical force;
This material doesn't giveGiveverb
propose;
He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday partyGiveverb
legal use: accord by verdict;
give a decision for the plaintiffGiveverb
manifest or show;
This student gives promise of real creativityThe office gave evidence of tamperingGiveverb
offer in good faith;
He gave her his wordGiveverb
submit for consideration, judgment, or use;
give one's opiniongive an excuseGiveverb
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion;
You gave me to think that you agreed with meGiveverb
allow to have or take;
I give you two minutes to respondGiveverb
inflict as a punishment;
She gave the boy a good spankingThe judge gave me 10 yearsGiveverb
occur;
what gives?Giveverb
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man;
She gave herself to many menGiveverb
proffer (a body part);
She gave her hand to her little sister
