Synonyms for given
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : giv-uh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈgɪv ən |
Définition of given
Origin :- past participle adjective, late 14c., "allotted, predestined," from give; also with a noun sense of "fate," reflecting an important concept in pagan Germanic ideology (Old English had giefeðe in this sense). The modern sense of "what is given, known facts" is from 1879. Given name (1827) so called because given at baptism.
- adj likely
- Besides, I never felt contempt for anything to which the gods had given life.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- I believe he has given the Athenians philtres to make them love him.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- "It has but given them more unbridled license,'" rejoined Plato.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- "You have as yet given us no tidings of Phidias and his household," said Philothea.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- A free ticket was given to Robert in return for some slight service.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- And there was the rather astonishing bit of news he had just given her.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- If Mr. Gosse had got over they would have given him also a good reception.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- The necessary papers were made out and given to the Marshal.
- Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
- She and the child were soon landed, and given over to the ladies.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- Much has been given us, and much will rightfully be expected from us.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
Antonyms for given
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