give
verb (used with object)
to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow.
gives
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present tense formof give (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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It gives Britain one of the biggest sporting occasions it can stage, with tens of thousands of supporters descending on the Principality Stadium.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Acknowledging that America has weapons in orbit both describes reality and gives our adversaries more reason to hesitate before testing America and its allies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
"He's really one of the top experts in the world when it comes to the neuromuscular junction, and it definitely gives us an edge here at Mizzou for pioneering innovative work in this field."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
It said in a social media post: "This victory is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when someone truly gives everything to their dream."
From Barron's
She laughs as she gives me a nudge, then heads toward Elliott to grab her tacos on the table, before waving to some friends.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
