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giving somebody time

giving somebody time is the present participle and gerund of give someone time.

Meaning of give someone time

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic) To grant an individual a sufficient amount of time to finish doing something; especially, to modify their viewpoint or attitude.
    • They'll come around. Just give them time.

Questions about giving somebody time

What is giving somebody time the present participle and gerund of?
Giving somebody time is the present participle and gerund of give someone time.

Words near giving somebody time in the dictionary

  1. giving over
  2. giving pause
  3. giving paw
  4. giving pursuit
  5. giving rise to
  6. giving somebody time
  7. giving someone a big head
  8. giving someone a bloody nose
  9. giving someone a break
  10. giving someone a hand
  11. giving someone a hard time

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