Synonyms for

Gave

Verb / geɪv / Another word for gave — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To provide or transfer something to someone else.

Synonyms & similar words

render impart consecrate founder return commit sacrifice pass giveway kickin open take present break collapse moveover afford chipin gift yield give apply make pay dedicate donated granted bequeathed conveyed delivered bestowed presented provided yielded surrendered committed entrusted imparted offered sacrificed ceded devoted donated endowed

Synonyms by register

Formal

bestowed conferred granted allocated

Informal

handed over passed on let have

Literary

bestowed yielded

Antonyms

kept withheld retained held denied refused

Common collocations

  • gave a speech
  • gave a gift
  • gave a hand
  • gave a warning
  • gave permission
  • gave advice
  • gave birth
  • gave way

Word family

noun gift
verb give
adjective giving

Usage note

Gave is the past tense of 'give'. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Example sentences

  1. I gave my dog a bone.
  2. She gave me a hug.
  3. He gave his teacher an apple.
  4. They gave money to charity.
  5. The store gave me a discount.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
  • As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John F. Kennedy

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