give

give

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈɡɪv/]

Senses

1. give (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.: To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).

Example: I gave him my coat.

Concept: Щедрость

Polarities of the concept

2. give (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.: To make a present or gift of.

Example: I'm going to give my wife a necklace for her birthday.

3. give (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.: To pledge.

Example: I gave him my word that I'd protect his children.

4. give (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilience.

Example: This chair doesn't have much give.

Structure of the word

Roots:

Polarities

Gift ↔ Receipt — concept «Щедрость»

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