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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George Grande, voice lead at Silhouette, says being located in a shopping centre means more people can easily arrive by public transport and gives the group more visibility.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The London-listed energy company expects to become the fifth-largest operator offshore Canada by production, which gives it a platform for future consolidation and growth opportunities across North America, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The new method gives researchers a way to investigate those questions more directly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
“What the traditional scout gives you is personal reference, like with things I learned on players that I missed on,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Aunt J rushes over, gives him a kiss on the cheek, and bounces out of the room.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
