gave
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- IPA /Ι‘eΙͺv/
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gave verb
- (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
- (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).βI give it a 95% chance of success.β
- To yield slightly when a force is applied.
- To collapse under pressure or force.βOne pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below.β
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