- past tense form of give.
gave
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Investors gave “clearly negative” feedback on the French insurer, despite it being Berenberg’s top pick among European composites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Verstappen's two victories came in the wake of an interview Horner gave to the Times in which he claimed Red Bull had "lost its mojo, its presence, its vibe".
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
In fact, it was so important to her and her husband that grandparents were nearby that they gave her in-laws some money to help them buy a slightly more expensive house in Georgetown.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
"It's a little bit uncomfortable to wear a mask, and some orders we have to walk around blocks, or park outside," a delivery rider who gave his name only as Daniel told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Clare laid a paw on Gingersnipes’s shoulder and gave her a soft pat, which was, in his way, more tender than any embrace.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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