givest
givest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of give.
Meaning of give
Verb
give (third-person singular simple present gives, present participle giving, simple past gave, past participle given)
- To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).
- I gave him my coat.
- To make a present or gift of.
- I'm going to give my wife a necklace for her birthday.
- To pledge.
- I gave him my word that I'd protect his children.
- To provide (something) to (someone), to allow or afford.
- I gave them permission to miss tomorrow's class.
- 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.
- To give off (a certain vibe or appearance). (Compare giving.)
- it's giving old Hollywood (vibes)
Forms of givest
| alternative form | giv'st |
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Origin of givest
From give + -est.
Questions about givest
- What is givest the second-person singular simple present indicative of?
- Givest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of give.
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