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Commongave
The correct spelling is gave.
How to pronounce gave
/ɡeɪv/
verbIPA: /ɡeɪv/
Say it like: Gav-e
The correct spelling is gave. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere. For example: "I give it a 95% chance of success."
Usage Examples
“I give it a 95% chance of success.”
“One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.”
“They're giving my favorite show!”
Definition
verb
- 1.(ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
- 2.(ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
- 3.To yield slightly when a force is applied.
- 4.To collapse under pressure or force.
- 5.To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
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