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giving thought

giving thought is the present participle and gerund of give thought.

Meaning of give thought

Verb

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

  1. (transitive) To consider, think about, or evaluate (something or someone).
    • Have you considered an annuity? Give it some thought and let me know what you decide.

Questions about giving thought

What is giving thought the present participle and gerund of?
Giving thought is the present participle and gerund of give thought.

Words near giving thought in the dictionary

  1. giving the royal treatment
  2. giving the sack
  3. giving the stem
  4. giving the time of day
  5. giving the word
  6. giving thought
  7. giving toco
  8. giving tongue
  9. Giving Tuesday
  10. giving two fucks
  11. giving two squirts

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