gave
Translation
gave
Examples
She gave me a book for my birthday.
She gave me a book for my birthday.
He gave a speech at the conference.
He gave a speech at the conference.
I gave up trying to persuade him.
I gave up trying to persuade him.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give (sb.) (sth.) She gave me a book for my birthday.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give (sth.) to (sb.) She gave a book to me for my birthday.
((a speech/performance)) to deliver sth. He gave a speech at the conference.
((up)) ((sth./-ing)) to stop doing sth. I gave up trying to persuade him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provided, offered, presented
Etymology
The past tense of the irregular verb 'to give'. The vowel change is typical of strong verbs in Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'gave' is the past tense of 'give'. The vowel changes from 'i' to 'a'.