Give

/Ι‘Ιͺv/

The meaning and definition of Give, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
    β€œI give it a 95% chance of success.”
  2. To collapse under pressure or force.
    β€œOne pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.”
noun
  1. The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilence.
    β€œThere is no give in his dogmatic religious beliefs.”
Synonyms bend cede flex move yield estimate
Antonyms resist get obtain receive take

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