Synonyms for give

Synonyms: give Definition: proffer (a body part) Usage: She gave her hand to her little sister

Similar words: proffer, offer Definition: present for acceptance or rejection Usage: She offered us all a cold drink

Synonyms: give Definition: consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man Usage: She gave herself to many men

Similar words: consent, accept, go for Definition: give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to Usage: I cannot accept your invitation; I go for this resolution

Synonyms: give Definition: occur Usage: what gives?

Similar words: come about, take place, go on, hap, happen, fall out, pass, pass off, occur Definition: come to pass Usage: What is happening?; The meeting took place off without an incidence; Nothing occurred that seemed important

Synonyms: give Definition: estimate the duration or outcome of something Usage: He gave the patient three months to live; I gave him a very good chance at success

Similar words: judge, approximate, estimate, gauge, guess Definition: judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) Usage: I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds

Synonyms: devote, pay, give Definition: dedicate Usage: give thought to; give priority to; pay attention to

Similar words: think, cogitate, cerebrate Definition: use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments Usage: I've been thinking all day and getting nowhere

Synonyms: give Definition: inflict as a punishment Usage: She gave the boy a good spanking; The judge gave me 10 years

Similar words: bring down, visit, inflict, impose Definition: impose something unpleasant Usage: The principal visited his rage on the students

Synonyms: give Definition: allow to have or take Usage: I give you two minutes to respond

Similar words: let, countenance, permit, allow Definition: consent to, give permission Usage: She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband; I won't let the police search her basement; I cannot allow you to see your exam

Synonyms: give Definition: guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion Usage: You gave me to think that you agreed with me

Similar words: lead Definition: cause to undertake a certain action Usage: Her greed led her to forge the checks

Synonyms: give Definition: submit for consideration, judgment, or use Usage: give one's opinion; give an excuse

Similar words: subject, submit Definition: refer for judgment or consideration Usage: The lawyers submitted the material to the court

Synonyms: give, dedicate, consecrate, devote, commit Definition: give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause Usage: She committed herself to the work of God; give one's talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church

Similar words: use, utilise, utilize, employ, apply Definition: put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose Usage: use your head!; we only use Spanish at home; I can't use this tool; Apply a magnetic field here; This thinking was applied to many projects; How do you utilize this tool?; I apply this rule to get good results; use the plastic bags to store the food; He doesn't know how to use a computer

Synonyms: give Definition: offer in good faith Usage: He gave her his word

Similar words: pledge Definition: give as a guarantee Usage: I pledge my honor

Synonyms: give Definition: manifest or show Usage: This student gives promise of real creativity; The office gave evidence of tampering

Similar words: show, evince, express Definition: give expression to Usage: She showed her disappointment

Synonyms: give, throw Definition: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture Usage: Throw a glance; She gave me a dirty look

Similar words: communicate, intercommunicate Definition: transmit thoughts or feelings Usage: He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist

Synonyms: pay, give Definition: convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow Usage: Don't pay him any mind; give the orders; Give him my best regards; pay attention

Similar words: communicate, intercommunicate Definition: transmit thoughts or feelings Usage: He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist

Synonyms: give, render Definition: bestow Usage: give homage; render thanks

Similar words: communicate, intercommunicate Definition: transmit thoughts or feelings Usage: He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist

Synonyms: give Definition: accord by verdict Usage: give a decision for the plaintiff

Similar words: grant, accord, allot Definition: allow to have Usage: grant a privilege

Synonyms: give Definition: propose Usage: He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party

Similar words: wassail, salute, drink, toast, pledge Definition: propose a toast to Usage: Let us toast the birthday girl!; Let's drink to the New Year

Synonyms: feed, give Definition: give food to Usage: Feed the starving children in India; don't give the child this tough meat

Similar words: cater, supply, provide, ply Definition: give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance Usage: The hostess provided lunch for all the guests

Synonyms: yield, give Definition: be flexible under stress of physical force Usage: This material doesn't give

Similar words: stretch Definition: become longer by being stretched and pulled Usage: The fabric stretches

Synonyms: give, return, render, generate, yield Definition: give or supply Usage: The cow brings in 5 liters of milk; This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn; The estate renders some revenue for the family

Similar words: create, make, produce Definition: create or manufacture a man-made product Usage: We produce more cars than we can sell; The company has been making toys for two centuries

Synonyms: yield, give Definition: cause to happen or be responsible for Usage: His two singles gave the team the victory

Similar words: make, create Definition: make or cause to be or to become Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor

Synonyms: establish, give Definition: bring about Usage: The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth

Similar words: make, create Definition: make or cause to be or to become Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor

Synonyms: give Definition: perform for an audience Usage: Pollini is giving another concert in New York

Similar words: perform Definition: give a performance (of something) Usage: Horowitz is performing at Carnegie Hall tonight; We performed a popular Gilbert and Sullivan opera

Synonyms: give Definition: present to view Usage: He gave the sign to start

Similar words: show Definition: make visible or noticeable Usage: She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please

Synonyms: make, have, hold, give, throw Definition: organize or be responsible for Usage: hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party; give a course

Similar words: direct Definition: be in charge of

Synonyms: move over, ease up, give, give way, yield Definition: move in order to make room for someone for something Usage: The park gave way to a supermarket; `Move over,' he told the crowd

Similar words: move Definition: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion Usage: He moved his hand slightly to the right

Synonyms: founder, fall in, break, cave in, collapse, give, give way Definition: break down, literally or metaphorically Usage: The wall collapsed; The business collapsed; The dam broke; The roof collapsed; The wall gave in; The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice

Similar words: change Definition: undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature Usage: She changed completely as she grew older; The weather changed last night

Synonyms: give Definition: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody Usage: I gave her my money; can you give me lessons?; She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care

Similar words: transfer Definition: cause to change ownership Usage: I transferred my stock holdings to my children

Synonyms: give Definition: leave with; give temporarily Usage: Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?; Can I give you the children for the weekend?

Similar words: hand, give, reach, pass, pass on, turn over Definition: place into the hands or custody of Usage: hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please; He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers

Synonyms: hand, give, reach, pass, pass on, turn over Definition: place into the hands or custody of Usage: hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please; He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers

Similar words: transfer Definition: cause to change ownership Usage: I transferred my stock holdings to my children

Synonyms: give Definition: convey or reveal information Usage: Give one's name

Similar words: tell, say, state Definition: express in words Usage: He said that he wanted to marry her; tell me what is bothering you; state your opinion; state your name

Synonyms: give, impart, pass on, leave Definition: transmit (knowledge or skills) Usage: give a secret to the Russians; leave your name and address here; impart a new skill to the students

Similar words: tell Definition: let something be known Usage: Tell them that you will be late

Synonyms: contribute, give, kick in, chip in Definition: contribute to some cause Usage: I gave at the office

Similar words: give Definition: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody Usage: I gave her my money; can you give me lessons?; She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care

Synonyms: apply, give Definition: give or convey physically Usage: She gave him First Aid; I gave him a punch in the nose

Similar words: distribute, dole out, deal, deal out, dish out, dispense, allot, administer, parcel out, shell out, mete out, lot Definition: administer or bestow, as in small portions Usage: administer critical remarks to everyone present; dole out some money; shell out pocket money for the children; deal a blow to someone; the machine dispenses soft drinks

Synonyms: give Definition: give (as medicine) Usage: I gave him the drug

Similar words: administer, dispense Definition: give or apply (medications)

Synonyms: yield, afford, give Definition: be the cause or source of Usage: He gave me a lot of trouble; Our meeting afforded much interesting information

Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish Definition: give something useful or necessary to Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater

Synonyms: sacrifice, give Definition: endure the loss of Usage: He gave his life for his children; I gave two sons to the war

Similar words: give up, free, release, relinquish, resign Definition: part with a possession or right Usage: I am relinquishing my bedroom to the long-term house guest; resign a claim to the throne

Synonyms: give Definition: deliver in exchange or recompense Usage: I'll give you three books for four CDs

Similar words: indemnify, recompense, repair, compensate Definition: make amends for; pay compensation for Usage: One can never fully repair the suffering and losses of the Jews in the Third Reich; She was compensated for the loss of her arm in the accident

Synonyms: give Definition: emit or utter Usage: Give a gulp; give a yelp

Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand