Synonyms for

Gives

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

Definition

To present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

bestows confers grants allocates

Informal

hands over passes lends forks over

Literary

imparts yields furnishes

Antonyms

takes receives keeps withholds holds keeps back

Common collocations

  • gives a presentation
  • gives a speech
  • gives a hand
  • gives a chance
  • gives a warning
  • gives permission
  • gives advice
  • gives way

Word family

noun gift
verb give
adjective giving

Usage note

The word 'gives' is the third-person singular present tense of 'give'. It is a very common verb with a wide range of meanings, from physical transfer to bestowing abstract concepts.

Example sentences

  1. She gives her little sister a toy to play with.
  2. The teacher gives the students homework every day.
  3. He gives money to the homeless man on the street corner.
  4. The company gives its employees bonuses at the end of the year.
  5. The donor gives blood to help save lives.

Quotes

  • No one has ever become poor by giving. - Anne Frank
  • The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. - Unknown
  • It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the equivalent of what he takes out of it. - Albert Einstein

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