gave

[ geyv ]

verb

1. simple past tense of give.

gave

/ ɡeɪv /

verb

1. the past tense of give

Example Sentences

He merely gave the news media enough time to subject them to the scrutiny they deserved from the beginning.

From Los Angeles Times

A Cameron Dicker field goal gave the Chargers a one-point lead with 4 minutes, 35 seconds remaining, but the visitors would never touch the ball again.

From Los Angeles Times

“We just gave ourselves a lot of self-inflicted wounds that probably led to two, three, four touchdowns,” Verse said.

From Los Angeles Times

Those Americans who chose to not vote also tacitly gave their consent to such an outcome and the end of multiracial pluralistic democracy.

From Salon

She said they gave a "fascinating insight" into events inside and outside the courtroom.

From BBC

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• accord
• allow
• award
• commit
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