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You're listening to Joanna
She has an American accent.
NGSL Rank: 76
give
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Meanings
verb
- freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone).E.g. she gave him presents and clothes
- cause or allow (someone or something) to have or experience (something); provide with.E.g. you gave me such a fright
- carry out or perform (a specified action).E.g. I gave a bow
- yield as a product or result.E.g. milk is sometimes added to give a richer cheese
- concede (something) as valid or deserved in respect of (someone).E.g. give him his due
- state or put forward (information or argument).E.g. he did not give his name
- alter in shape under pressure rather than resist or break.E.g. that chair doesn't give
noun
- capacity to bend or alter in shape under pressure.E.g. plastic pots that have enough give to accommodate the vigorous roots
Practise saying this word
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