give away

verb

1. to donate or bestow as a gift, prize, etc
2. to sell very cheaply
3. to reveal or betray (esp in the phrases give the game or show away )
4. to fail to use (an opportunity) through folly or neglect
5. to present (a bride) formally to her husband in a marriage ceremony
6. informal.
   to give up or abandon (something)

noun

1. a betrayal or disclosure of information, esp when unintentional
2. something given, esp with articles on sale, at little or no charge to increase sales, attract publicity, etc
3. journalism another name for freesheet
4. a radio or television programme characterized by the award of money and prizes
5. modifier
   1. very cheap (esp in the phrase giveaway prices )
   2. free of charge

      a giveaway property magazine

Example Sentences

Che and his coauthors found an increase in sales of plastic bags after the cities prohibited stores from giving away free plastic bags for carrying home groceries.

From Science Daily

But the people most strident about protecting this version of America — the showered-with-abundance and historically white version — they will not accept sacrifices only to give away what is gained to outsiders, he told me.

From Salon

You cannot point the finger at any England player, but perhaps as a whole they were backing off and not wanting to give away a penalty.

From BBC

The billionaire and Donald Trump backer gave away millions to induce registrations in swing states.

From Los Angeles Times

She also questions why she gave away hard-earned cash to influencers who very rarely showed any gratitude.

From BBC

Related Words

• devote
• donate
• hand out