third-person singular verb
He, she, or it moves something into another person's hands or possession.
She gives me her old laptop.
The receptionist gives each visitor a badge.
American English
How to pronounce gives
verbA1Very common word
GIHVZ
/gɪvz/
One syllable.
Form of give
Gives is used with he, she, it, and singular nouns in the present tense.
He, she, or it moves something into another person's hands or possession.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
third-person singular verb
He, she, or it offers a particular amount of money for something.
He gives fifty dollars for the used bike.
The store gives a good price for used phones.
third-person singular verb
He, she, or it provides something that helps, informs, or supports someone.
She gives me great advice.
The website gives useful information.
third-person singular verb
He, she, or it allows someone to have or use something, or to do something.
The teacher gives us time to finish.
The manager gives her permission to leave early.
Useful expressions
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.
Related words & forms
The past forms are gave and given. Drop the final e before -ing: giving, not giveing.