gave

[ geyv ]

verb

1. simple past tense of give.

gave

/ ɡeɪv /

verb

1. the past tense of give

Example Sentences

In 2017, Disneyland at last gave women agency in its Pirates of the Caribbean attraction by removing a bridal auction scene and reimagining a female “wench” as a pirate.

From Los Angeles Times

Carsley gave a first cap to Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, a position that is opening up for England, as a half-time substitute for Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, while Morgan Rogers was introduced for his international bow after 66 minutes.

From BBC

The school district placed the teacher on leave after a profanity-filled anti-Trump lecture he gave to his history students.

From Los Angeles Times

Raised on a steady diet of war stories, and with a chain-smoking aunt who gave her eyesight and two arms to the cause, the pair join the IRA intending to do more than secretarial work.

From Salon

Mrs MacKinnon gave her evidence in a pre-recorded session which was played to the jury.

From BBC

Related Words

• accord
• allow
• award
• commit
• deliver
• donate
• grant
• hand out
• hand over
• permit
• present
• provide
• sell
• turn over