Synonyms for

Given

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

Definition

provided or supplied with something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

stipulated prescribed specified stated

Informal

supposed expected assumed

Literary

granted conceded

Antonyms

taken received hypothetical assumed supposed unspecified

Common collocations

  • given that
  • given the
  • given rise to
  • given to understand
  • given name
  • given time
  • givenchy perfume

Word family

adjective given

Usage note

As an adjective, 'given' often means 'specified' or 'fixed'. As a past participle, it means 'received' or 'bestowed'.

Example sentences

  1. I have given you a hug.
  2. She has given her dog a treat.
  3. He has given his teacher an apple.
  4. The store has given me a discount.
  5. The company has given me a promotion.

Quotes

  • Given the right circumstance, from no more than dreams, determination, and the liberty to try, quite ordinary people consistently do extraordinary things. - Dee Hock
  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
  • No one has ever become poor by giving. - Anne Frank

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