| 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 “She gave him a black eye” |
| verb | be the cause or source of “He gave me a lot of trouble” |
| verb | transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody “I gave her my money” |
| verb | convey or reveal information “Give one's name” |
| verb | convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow “Don't pay him any mind” |
| verb | organize or be responsible for “hold a reception” |
| verb | convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture “Throw a glance” |
| verb | give as a present; make a gift of “What will you give her for her birthday?” |
| verb | cause to happen or be responsible for “His two singles gave the team the victory” |
| verb | dedicate “give thought to” |
| verb | give or supply “The cow brings in 5 liters of milk” |
| verb | transmit (knowledge or skills) “give a secret to the Russians” |
| verb | bring about “The trompe l'oeil-illusion establishes depth” |
| verb | leave with; give temporarily “Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?” |
| verb | emit or utter “Give a gulp” |
| verb | endure the loss of “He gave his life for his children” |
| verb | place into the hands or custody of “hand me the spoon, please” |
| verb | give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause “She committed herself to the work of God” |
| verb | give (as medicine) “I gave him the drug” |
| verb | give or convey physically “She gave him First Aid” |
| verb | bestow “give homage” |
| verb | bestow, especially officially “grant a degree” |
| verb | move in order to make room for someone for something “The park gave way to a supermarket” |
| verb | give food to “Feed the starving children in India” |
| verb | contribute to some cause “I gave at the office” |
| verb | break down, literally or metaphorically “The wall collapsed” |
| verb | estimate the duration or outcome of something “He gave the patient three months to live” |
| verb | execute and deliver “Give bond” |
| verb | deliver in exchange or recompense “I'll give you three books for four CDs” |
| verb | afford access to “the door opens to the patio” |
| verb | present to view “He gave the sign to start” |
| verb | perform for an audience “Pollini is giving another concert in New York” |
| verb | be flexible under stress of physical force “This material doesn't give” |
| verb | propose “He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party” |
| verb | accord by verdict “give a decision for the plaintiff” |
| verb | manifest or show “This student gives promise of real creativity” |
| verb | offer in good faith “He gave her his word” |
| verb | submit for consideration, judgment, or use “give one's opinion” |
| verb | guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion “You gave me to think that you agreed with me” |
| verb | allow to have or take “I give you two minutes to respond” |
| verb | inflict as a punishment “She gave the boy a good spanking” |
| verb | occur “what gives?” |
| verb | consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man “She gave herself to many men” |
| verb | proffer (a body part) “She gave her hand to her little sister” |
| give | verb | be flexible under stress of physical force |
| springy | adjective | elastic; rebounds readily |
| giver | noun | person who makes a gift of property |
| giving | noun | disposing of property by voluntary transfer without receiving value in return |
| gift | noun | the act of giving |
| presenter | noun | person who makes a gift of property |
| yield | noun | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property |
| return | noun | the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property |
| generation | noun | the production of heat or electricity |
| impartation | noun | the transmission of information |
| imparting | noun | the transmission of information |
| sacrifice | noun | the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. |
| passage | noun | the act of passing something to another person |
| hand | noun | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb |
| dedication | noun | a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose |
| consecration | noun | a solemn commitment of your life or your time to some cherished purpose (to a service or a goal) |
| commitment | noun | the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action |
| devotion | noun | religious zeal; the willingness to serve God |
| devotee | noun | an ardent follower and admirer |
| rendering | noun | giving in acknowledgment of obligation |
| granter | noun | a person who grants or gives something |
| grantee | noun | a recipient of a grant |
| feeder | noun | a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material |
| feeding | noun | the act of supplying food and nourishment |
| contribution | noun | the part played by a person in bringing about a result |
| contributor | noun | someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money |
| collapse | noun | a sudden large decline of business or the prices of stocks (especially one that causes additional failures) |
| cave in | noun | the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it |
| open | noun | information that has become public |
| opening | noun | an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity |
| give | noun | the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length |