Meaning : The elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length.
Synonyms : spring, springiness
Meaning : Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense.
Example :
She gave him a black eye.
The draft gave me a cold.
Meaning : Transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody.
Example :
I gave her my money.
Can you give me lessons?.
She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care.
Take into one's possession.
We are taking an orphan from Romania.Meaning : Convey or reveal information.
Example :
Give one's name.
Meaning : Convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.. Bestow.
Example :
Don't pay him any mind.
Give the orders.
Give him my best regards.
Pay attention.
Synonyms : pay
Meaning : Convey or communicate. Of a smile, a look, a physical gesture.
Example :
Throw a glance.
She gave me a dirty look.
Synonyms : throw
Meaning : Cause to happen or be responsible for.
Example :
His two singles gave the team the victory.
Synonyms : yield
Meaning : Leave with. Give temporarily.
Example :
Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?.
Can I give you the children for the weekend?.
Meaning : Emit or utter.
Example :
Give a gulp.
Give a yelp.
Meaning : Endure the loss of.
Example :
He gave his life for his children.
I gave two sons to the war.
Synonyms : sacrifice
Meaning : Give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause.
Example :
She committed herself to the work of God.
Give one's talents to a good cause.
Consecrate your life to the church.
Synonyms : commit, consecrate, dedicate, devote
Meaning : Give (as medicine).
Example :
I gave him the drug.
Meaning : Give or convey physically.
Example :
She gave him First Aid.
I gave him a punch in the nose.
Synonyms : apply
Meaning : Bestow, especially officially.
Example :
Grant a degree.
Give a divorce.
This bill grants us new rights.
Synonyms : grant
Meaning : Contribute to some cause.
Example :
I gave at the office.
Synonyms : chip in, contribute, kick in
Meaning : Estimate the duration or outcome of something.
Example :
He gave the patient three months to live.
I gave him a very good chance at success.
Meaning : Execute and deliver.
Example :
Give bond.
Meaning : Deliver in exchange or recompense.
Example :
I'll give you three books for four CDs.
Meaning : Present to view.
Example :
He gave the sign to start.
Meaning : Perform for an audience.
Example :
Pollini is giving another concert in New York.
Meaning : Be flexible under stress of physical force.
Example :
This material doesn't give.
Synonyms : yield
Meaning : Propose.
Example :
He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party.
Meaning : Accord by verdict.
Example :
Give a decision for the plaintiff.
Meaning : Manifest or show.
Example :
This student gives promise of real creativity.
The office gave evidence of tampering.
Meaning : Offer in good faith.
Example :
He gave her his word.
Meaning : Submit for consideration, judgment, or use.
Example :
Give one's opinion.
Give an excuse.
Meaning : Guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion.
Example :
You gave me to think that you agreed with me.
Meaning : Allow to have or take.
Example :
I give you two minutes to respond.
Meaning : Inflict as a punishment.
Example :
She gave the boy a good spanking.
The judge gave me 10 years.
Meaning : Occur.
Example :
What gives?.
Meaning : Consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man.
Example :
She gave herself to many men.
Meaning : Proffer (a body part).
Example :
She gave her hand to her little sister.