give
/ɡɪv/
Translation
To hand something to someone so it becomes theirs to have or use.
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
Please book.
"Give" means hand the book to me.
gives money charity.
"Gives" is the form used with he, she, or it.
gave present.
"Gave" is the past form of "give".
Used in
Grammar articles
(7)Future tense in English: will, going to and more explained
Gerund and infinitive: which verb form comes next?
Irregular verbs in English: the full list by pattern
Modal verbs in English: rules, examples and how to use them
Passive voice in English: rules, examples and when to use it
Past simple tense: rules, examples and when to use it
Phrasal verbs in English: rules, examples and how to use them
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