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Give (someone) your word.

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Scarce, scant and sparse (Ways of saying ‘not enough’)

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Synonyms of give

• as in to donate
• as in to leave
• as in to offer
• as in to collapse
• as in to pay
• as in to express
• as in to devote
• as in to yield
• as in to provide
• as in to run by
• as in to transmit
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Thesaurus Definition of give

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fork (over, out, or up)
• pungle (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• come out with
• impersonate
• run through
• fritter (away)
• give air to
• disseminate
• communicate
• get cracking
• turn a hand
• get with it
• turn one's hand
• get one's act together
• settle (down)
• knuckle down
• plunge (in)
• plug (away)
• fool around
• fiddle (around)
• putter (around)
• mess around
• monkey (around)
• potter (around)
• parcel (out)
• keep (back)
• hold (back)
• contaminate
• come down (with)

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How does the verb give contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of give are afford , bestow , confer , donate , and present . While all these words mean "to convey to another as a possession," give , the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means.

When is it sensible to use afford instead of give ?

Although the words afford and give have much in common, afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.

When can bestow be used instead of give ?

While the synonyms bestow and give are close in meaning, bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver.

When is confer a more appropriate choice than give ?

While in some cases nearly identical to give , confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor).

In what contexts can donate take the place of give ?

The synonyms donate and give are sometimes interchangeable, but donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity).

When might present be a better fit than give ?

The meanings of present and give largely overlap; however, present carries a note of formality and ceremony.

Phrases Containing give

• give (someone) the third degree
• give notice
• give ground
• give birth to

give a hang

• give up the ghost
• give the lie to
• give up (to)
• give one the gate
• give the third degree to
• give one's word
• give a hard time
• give one the creeps
• give rise to

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“Give.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give. Accessed 30 Sep. 2023.

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Give your word synonyms

What is another word for give your word .

• take an oath
• give your assurance
• tell the truth
• give witness