- past tense form of give.
gave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Gold-linked bonds may support government funding better through principal and interest payments, while maintaining gold levels, Gave says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“The most salient point is that ‘anything but China’ and the whole mantra of ‘China is uninvestible’ died,” said says Louis Gave, co-founder of Gavekal.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Oaks Christian 2, Westlake 1: Luke Puls had a solo home run and Gave Geyer threw three innings of scoreless relief.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Recent posts to his YouTube channel include videos titled “30 Celebrities Fight For $1,000,000” and “I Built 100 Houses And Gave Them Away!” — but his brand has evolved far beyond his YouTube persona.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026
“He drove a really hard bargain. Gave us next to nothing for all that glass. It’s a good thing Rukku’s favorite food is cheap.”
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
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