give

Definition

To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.

Etymology

Middle English given, from merger of Old English giefan (“to give”) and Old Norse gefa (“to give”), from Proto-Germanic *gebaną (“to give”). Displaced yive, from Middle English yiven, of the same origin, from influence of Old Norse gefa.

Example Sentences

• "I gave him my coat."
• "I gave my coat to the beggar."
• "When they asked, I gave my coat."

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