I've

¹

[ ahyv ]

1. contraction of I have.

-ive

²

1. a suffix of adjectives (and nouns of adjectival origin) expressing tendency, disposition, function, connection, etc.:

   active; corrective; destructive; detective; passive; sportive.

I've

¹

/ aɪv /

contraction of

1. I have

-ive

²

suffix

1. forming adjectives indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality

   massive

   festive

   prohibitive

   divisive

2. ( forming nouns of adjectival origin )

   expletive

   detective

Usage Note

See contraction.

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

< Latin -īvus; in some words, representing French -ive, feminine of -if

Word History and Origins

Origin of I've¹

from Latin -īvus

Example Sentences

Fashion should be smart enough to take the long view andg ive it to them: in-store if necessary, but not on a show.

From The Daily Beast

Rubinstein was pushed out of Apple by Ive, who had clashed with Rubinstein and gave Jobs an ultimatum—he goes or I go.

From The Daily Beast

Gassée points out that Ive was already working at Apple when Jobs returned to the company in 1996.

From The Daily Beast

But why is word suddenly leaking out of Apple about Ive feuding with the board?

From The Daily Beast

The first products that Ive designed under Jobs were the “Bondi Blue” iMac and the somewhat ugly iBook.

From The Daily Beast

Ive seen older hands of his age took the same way for a minute or two on a cold night.

From Project Gutenberg

Ive seen a many people die, little babes and great strong men, and I know when deaths a-coming well enough.

From Project Gutenberg

Ive heerd that complaint of it once or twice before, replied the trader; but it soon cools down again; dont you find it so?

From Project Gutenberg

I had a good crying spell on my twenty-fifth birthday and Ive looked through clear eyes ever since.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, Ive had it out and felt behind it, urged Miss Carrington, all of a flutter now.

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