gave
The word “gave” has 1 syllable: gave
It's pronounced as /ɡeɪv/
What is synonym and antonym for gave?
In the thesaurus, “gave” has 32 synonyms and 26 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for gave along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for gave
- announced
- applied
- collapsed
- communicated
- contributed
- conveyed
- crumpled
- delegated
- delivered
- devoted
- donated
- expressed
- handed
- imparted
- left
- looked
- offered
- paid
- presented
- provided
- returned
- spent
- spread
- stated
- supplied
- transferred
- transmitted
- tumbled
- voiced
- volunteered
- went
- yielded
Antonyms for gave
- accepted
- acquired
- approved
- caught
- contracted
- dallied
- dawdled
- earned
- fooled around
- gained
- held
- idled
- kept
- made
- played
- realized
- received
- reserved
- restricted
- retained
- rose
- saved
- suppressed
- took
- trifled
- withheld
Meanings of gave
- verb
- (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
- (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
- To yield slightly when a force is applied.
- To collapse under pressure or force.
- To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
- To lead (onto or into).
- To provide a view of.
- To exhibit as a product or result; to produce; to yield.
- To cause; to make; used with the infinitive.
- To cause (someone) to have; produce in (someone); effectuate.
- To allow or admit by way of supposition; to concede.
- To attribute; to assign; to adjudge.
- To communicate or announce (advice, tidings, etc.); to pronounce or utter (an opinion, a judgment, a shout, etc.).
- To grant power or permission to; to allow.
- To devote or apply (oneself).
- To become soft or moist.
- To shed tears; to weep.
- To have a misgiving.
- To be going on, to be occurring.
Example Sentences
- She gave him a thoughtful gift for his birthday.
- He gave a speech at the conference, inspiring the audience.
- The teacher gave us a challenging assignment for the weekend.
- I gave my friend a ride to the airport this morning.
- She gave a warm smile to everyone in the room.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gave, such as: accepted, acquired, announced, applied, approved, caught, collapsed.
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