1.the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
1.cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense;
She gave him a black eye
2.be the cause or source of;
He gave me a lot of trouble
3.transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody;
I gave her my money
4.convey or reveal information;
Give one's name
5.convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow;
Don't pay him any mind
6.organize or be responsible for;
hold a reception
7.convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture;
Throw a glance
8.give as a present; make a gift of;
What will you give her for her birthday?
9.bring about;
His two singles gave the team the victory
10. dedicate;
give thought to
11. give or supply;
The cow brings in 5 liters of milk
12. tell or deposit (information) knowledge;
give a secret to the Russians
13. bring about;
The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth
14. leave with; give temporarily;
Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?
15. emit or utter;
Give a gulp
16. endure the loss of;
He gave his life for his children
17. place into the hands or custody of;
hand me the spoon, please
18. give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause;
She committed herself to the work of God
19. give (as medicine);
I gave him the drug
20. give or convey physically;
She gave him First Aid
21. bestow;
give hommage
22. bestow, especially officially;
grant a degree
23. move in order to make room for someone for something;
The park gave way to a supermarket
24. give food to;
Feed the starving children in India
25. contribute to some cause;
I gave at the office
26. break down, literally or metaphorically;
The wall collapsed
27. estimate the duration or outcome of something;
He gave the patient three months to live
28. execute and deliver;
Give bond
29. deliver in exchange or recompense;
I'll give you three books for four CDs
30. afford access to;
the door opens to the patio
31. present to view;
He gave the sign to start
32. perform for an audience;
Pollini is giving another concert in New York
33. be flexible under stress of physical force;
This material doesn't give
34. propose;
He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party
35. legal use: accord by verdict;
give a decision for the plaintiff
36. manifest or show;
This student gives promise of real creativity
37. offer in good faith;
He gave her his word
38. submit for consideration, judgment, or use;
give one's opinion
39. guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion;
You gave me to think that you agreed with me
40. allow to have or take;
I give you two minutes to respond
41. inflict as a punishment;
She gave the boy a good spanking
42. occur;
what gives?
43. consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man;
She gave herself to many men
44. proffer (a body part);
She gave her hand to her little sister