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(noun) spring, springiness
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
dedicate
give thought to; give priority to; pay attention to
(verb) dedicate, consecrate, devote, commit
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
She committed herself to the work of God; give one's talents to a good cause; consecrate your life to the church
(verb) throw
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
Throw a glance; She gave me a dirty look
(verb) pay
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
Don't pay him any mind; give the orders; Give him my best regards; pay attention
(verb) render
bestow
give homage; render thanks
(verb) feed
give food to
Feed the starving children in India; don't give the child this tough meat
(verb) yield
be flexible under stress of physical force
This material doesn't give
(verb) return, render, generate, yield
give or supply
The cow brings in 5 liters of milk; This year's crop yielded 1,000 bushels of corn; The estate renders some revenue for the family
(verb) yield
cause to happen or be responsible for
His two singles gave the team the victory
(verb) establish
bring about
The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
(verb) make, have, hold, throw
organize or be responsible for
hold a reception; have, throw, or make a party; give a course
(verb) move over, ease up, give way, yield
move in order to make room for someone for something
The park gave way to a supermarket; `Move over,' he told the crowd
(verb) founder, fall in, break, cave in, collapse, give way
break down, literally or metaphorically
The wall collapsed; The business collapsed; The dam broke; The roof collapsed; The wall gave in; The roof finally gave under the weight of the ice
give as a present; make a gift of
What will you give her for her birthday?
(verb) hand, reach, pass, pass on, turn over
place into the hands or custody of
hand me the spoon, please; Turn the files over to me, please; He turned over the prisoner to his lawyers
transmit (knowledge or skills)
give a secret to the Russians; leave your name and address here; impart a new skill to the students
(verb) contribute, kick in, chip in
contribute to some cause
I gave at the office
(verb) apply
give or convey physically
She gave him First Aid; I gave him a punch in the nose
(verb) grant
bestow, especially officially
grant a degree; give a divorce; This bill grants us new rights
be the cause or source of
He gave me a lot of trouble; Our meeting afforded much interesting information
(verb) sacrifice
endure the loss of
He gave his life for his children; I gave two sons to the war
afford access to
the door opens to the patio; The French doors give onto a terrace