gave

Definition

simple past of give

Etymology

From Middle English gaf, yaf, ȝaf, from Old English ġæf, ġeaf.

Example Sentences

• "I gaue thee Life, and rescu'd thee from Death."
• "The superior degree of confidence towards Harriet, which this one article marked, gave her severe pain."
• "With the Oxford canal at the bottom of his garden, regular canoeing excursions gave him enormous pleasure."

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