give

/ɡɪv/verb
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

To transfer one's possession or holding of (something) to (someone).

2

To make a present or gift of.

3

To pledge.

4

To provide (something) to (someone), to allow or afford.

5

To cause (a sensation or feeling) to exist in (the specified person, or the target, audience, etc).

6

To give off (a certain vibe or appearance). (Compare giving.)

7

To carry out (a physical interaction) with (something).

8

To pass (something) into (someone's hand, etc.).

9

To cause (a disease or condition) in, or to transmit (a disease or condition) to.

10

To provide or administer (a medication)

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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