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• noun:   the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
• verb:   transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

  Example: "Can you give me lessons?"

• verb:   leave with; give temporarily

  Example: "Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?"

• verb:   give as a present; make a gift of

  Example: "What will you give her for her birthday?"

• verb:   convey or reveal information

  Example: "Give one's name"

• verb:   give or convey physically
• verb:   give (as medicine)
• verb:   cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
• verb:   deliver in exchange or recompense

  Example: "I'll give you three books for four CDs"

• verb:   emit or utter

  Example: "Give a gulp"

• verb:   execute and deliver

  Example: "Give bond"

• verb:   occur

  Example: "What gives?"

• verb:   estimate the duration or outcome of something
• verb:   dedicate

  Example: "Give thought to"

• verb:   inflict as a punishment
• verb:   allow to have or take

  Example: "I give you two minutes to respond"

• verb:   guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
• verb:   submit for consideration, judgment, or use

  Example: "Give one's opinion"

• verb:   give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

  Example: "Give one's talents to a good cause"

• verb:   offer in good faith
• verb:   manifest or show

  Example: "This student gives promise of real creativity"

• verb:   convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
• verb:   convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

  Example: "Give the orders"

• verb:   bestow

  Example: "Give hommage"

• verb:   legal use: accord by verdict

  Example: "Give a decision for the plaintiff"

• verb:   proffer (a body part)
• verb:   consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
• verb:   propose
• verb:   be flexible under stress of physical force

  Example: "This material doesn't give"

• verb:   bring about
• verb:   perform for an audience
• verb:   present to view
• verb:   contribute to some cause
• verb:   bestow, especially officially

  Example: "Give a divorce"

• verb:   be the cause or source of
• verb:   endure the loss of
• verb:   give food to

  Example: "Don't give the child this tough meat"

• verb:   tell or deposit (information) knowledge

  Example: "Give a secret to the Russians"

• verb:   afford access to

  Example: "The French doors give onto a terrace"

• verb:   move in order to make room for someone for something
• verb:   give or supply
• verb:   break down, literally or metaphorically
• verb:   organize or be responsible for

  Example: "Give a course"

• verb:   place into the hands or custody of