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Gives
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GIVZ
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Simple meaning
What does Gives mean?
Gives means hands or provides something.
Dictionary definition
Hands, offers, or provides something to someone.
Example sentences
Gives in a sentence
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She gives her dog fresh water every morning.
medium
The sign gives clear directions to the park.
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Gives is the present-tense form of give.
Synonyms
Words like Gives
providesSupplies or makes available.
offersPresents for someone to accept.
handsPasses something to someone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
takesReceives or removes something.
keepsHolds onto something.
Word family
Gives word family
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Practice 1
What does gives mean?
Gives means gives means hands or provides something.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gives correctly?
The first sentence uses gives in a context that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gives?
provides is the closest match based on the meaning of gives.
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