Antonyms for gave


Grammar : Verb
Spell : geyv
Phonetic Transcription : geɪv


Definition of gave

Origin :
  • past tense of give.
  • verb contribute, supply, transfer
  • verb communicate
  • verb demonstrate, proffer
  • verb yield, collapse
  • verb perform action
Example sentences :
  • Eudora took it with a deep blush, saying, "Aspasia gave it to me."
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • I remember Mr. Milbrey spoke of what fine claret you gave him.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • At the doorway she gave him her hand, which he took in silence.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I gave him my carpetbag to carry this morning, and he ran away with it.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • I gave it—ay, I gave it to a youth that came to mine aid, and reclaimed a falcon for me!
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • Mrs. Morgan gave Robert a reception as warm as her husband had done.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • "You asked my opinion, and I gave it," said Robert, not flinching.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Further, the native who gave all the information to Mr. Monger was one of our party.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Pierre dropped his powder-flask, and one of them picked it up and gave it to him.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • Gave the horses as much as I considered it safe for them to have at one time.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

Synonyms for gave

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