gave

Verb

give (third-person singular simple present gives, present participle giving, simple past gave, past participle given)

1. (ditransitive) To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
   • I gave him my coat.

   Antonyms:

   get, obtain, receive, take

2. (ditransitive) To make a present or gift of.
   • I'm going to give my wife a necklace for her birthday.
3. (ditransitive) To pledge.
   • I gave him my word that I'd protect his children.
4. (ditransitive) To provide (something) to (someone), to allow or afford.
   • I gave them permission to miss tomorrow's class.
5. (ditransitive) To cause (a sensation or feeling) to exist in (the specified person, or the target, audience, etc.).
   • It gives me a lot of pleasure to be here tonight.
6. (ditransitive, slang, transitive) To give off (a certain vibe or appearance). (Compare giving.)
   • it's giving old Hollywood (vibes)

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