🇺🇸 How to say

“give” in English

give
Illustration of "give" in a English cultural setting
A mother hands a colorful lunchbox to her child before school, smiling warmly as she gives it to them.

Usage note

Use 'give' to describe when someone hands something to another person or offers something like help or a smile.

Examples

  • I give my dog food.

    I give my dog food.

  • She gives me a smile.

    She gives me a smile.

  • They give help to others.

    They give help to others.

Quick check

What does "give" mean?

  • A. give
  • B. to buy
  • C. close
  • D. to come

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