Meaning of give | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To return: gave me back my book.
2. To devote or contribute: She really gave of her time to help. They give of themselves to improve the quality of education.
3. To send forth; emit: chemical changes that give off energy.
4. To behave or perform creditably.
5. To yield to a more powerful force; retreat.
6. To punish or reprimand severely: My parents really gave it to me for coming in late.
7. Plus or minus a small specified amount: The chalet is close to the road, give or take a few hundred yards.
8. To be the cause or origin of; bring about.
9. To tell someone frankly what one thinks about something, especially when angry.
10. To cease living or functioning; die.

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