gave

[ geyv ]

verb

1. simple past tense of give.

gave

/ ɡeɪv /

verb

1. the past tense of give

Example Sentences

“People soon twigged that it was Peaky Blinders - the steam-powered narrowboat and the actor’s clothing gave that away,” added Mr Allen.

From BBC

He remembers when his kid brother, Malcolm, came backstage: “I don’t know how he snuck into my dressing room, and he just gave me a hug, like, ‘Go get ’em, man!’

From Los Angeles Times

We know this because that's exactly how Nguzemi died; her doctor gave her a drug in hopes it would push the pregnancy out, rather than surgically remove it, as is the standard of care.

From Salon

For me, the first job I gave myself was being a good reader.

From Salon

Snoop Dogg called Kai on the second day of the stream to talk about his next album and on the fourth day gave him a tour of his Los Angeles home.

From BBC

Related Words

• accord
• allow
• award
• commit
• deliver
• donate
• grant
• hand out
• hand over
• permit
• present
• provide
• sell
• turn over