Give

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NOUN

the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

VERB

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

be the cause or source of

transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

convey or reveal information

convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.

organize or be responsible for

convey or communicate

give as a present

cause to happen or be responsible for

dedicate

give or supply

transmit (knowledge or skills)

bring about

leave with

emit or utter

endure the loss of

place into the hands or custody of

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

give (as medicine)

give or convey physically

bestow

bestow, especially officially

move in order to make room for someone for something

give food to

contribute to some cause

break down, literally or metaphorically

estimate the duration or outcome of something

execute and deliver

deliver in exchange or recompense

afford access to

present to view

perform for an audience

be flexible under stress of physical force

propose

accord by verdict

manifest or show

offer in good faith

submit for consideration, judgment, or use

guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion

allow to have or take

inflict as a punishment

occur

consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man

proffer (a body part)

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