verb

 

provide to provide someone with something

Her parents gave her a car for her birthday.

 

put near to put something near someone or in their hand so that they can use it or look at it

Can you give me that pen?

 

allow to allow someone to have a right or an opportunity

We didn't really give him a chance to explain.

 

tell to tell someone something

The woman refused to give her name.

 

cause to cause someone to have or feel something

I hope he hasn't given you any trouble.

 

allow time to allow someone or something a particular amount of time

I'm nearly ready - just give me a few minutes.

 

pay money to pay someone a particular amount of money for something

I gave him £20 for his old camera.

 

do to perform an action

to give a cry/shout

 

move to bend, stretch, or break because of too much weight