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Uncommongive away
The correct spelling is give away.
How to pronounce give away
verb
Say it like: Jiv-e a-waee
The correct spelling is give away. To make a gift of (something). For example: "I didn't like that book, so I gave it away."
Usage Examples
“I didn't like that book, so I gave it away.”
“Who giveth away this woman to this man in Holy matrimony?”
“He gave away his hiding place when he accidentally sneezed.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To make a gift of (something).
- 2.To relinquish control over.
- 3.To formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom; often by her father.
- 4.(sometimes reflexive) To unintentionally reveal a secret, divulge undisclosed information, or expose someone.
- 5.To concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.
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