give
verb (used with object)
to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow.
giving
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present participleof give.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The church's pastor, Stephen Brindley, said organisers had "achieved what we intended to with the project, which was giving people back dignity".
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The report found that corporate foundation grants to veteran-related programs fell from about 1% of annual giving in 2014 to around 0.3% in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The four majors also agreed to create a permanent Grand Slam Player Advisory Council, giving players a formal voice in tournament decision-making.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Now known for giving ever-longer and more repetitive stemwinders, he will cap a series of uninspiring speaker choices.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
It’s no wonder they were giving away these Phillies hats for free.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
