gives
Translation
to provide, to offer, to present, to host
Examples
She gives him a book.
She gives him a book.
The sun gives us light.
The sun provides us with light.
He gives a talk on history.
He delivers a talk on history.
My teacher gives me good advice.
My teacher offers me good advice.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to give (sb.) (sth.) He gives his mom flowers.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give (sth.) to (sb.) He gives flowers to his mom.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provide, offer, grant; Antonyms: take, receive
Etymology
From Old English 'giefan', from Proto-Germanic. Cognate with German 'geben'.
Memory Tips
Imagine handing a 'gift' to someone. 'Give' and 'gift' are related.