American English
/gɪv/
One syllable.
to move something into another person's hands or possession
Practice out loudto move something into another person's hands or possession
She gave me her old laptop.
Please give the keys to Tom.
Give can mean simply hand over or transfer, not only give as a present.
give a gift · give someone a present · give money
give someone something
give something to someone
to offer a particular amount of money for something
I'll give you $40 for the chair.
They gave us a fair price for the car.
give a good price · give someone a discount
give someone an amount of money for something
give an amount of money for something
to provide something that helps, informs, or supports someone
Can you give me some advice?
The website gives useful information.
give information · give support · give directions · give an explanation
give someone advice
give advice to someone
to allow someone to have or use something, or to allow them to do something
Give her a chance to explain.
The manager gave us permission to leave early.
give someone time · give someone a choice · give someone access
give someone a chance to do something
give someone permission to do something
to stop trying or stop doing something
He gave up smoking last year.
to return something to the person who had it
Please give my keys back.
to reveal information that was supposed to be secret
Her smile gave away the surprise.
The past forms are gave and given. Drop the final e before -ing: giving, not giveing.