Synonyms for give

Other words for “give”, grouped by meaning.

We found 42 synonyms for “give”. The most common are spring, springiness, yield, afford, pay.

noun the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

verb be the cause or source of

Synonymsyieldafford

verb transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody

Oppositestake

verb convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow

Synonymspay

verb organize or be responsible for

verb convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

Synonymsthrow

verb give as a present; make a gift of

Synonymsgiftpresent

verb cause to happen or be responsible for

Synonymsyield

verb dedicate

Synonymspaydevote

verb give or supply

verb transmit (knowledge or skills)

verb bring about

Synonymsestablish

verb endure the loss of

Synonymssacrifice

verb place into the hands or custody of

verb give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

verb give or convey physically

Synonymsapply

verb bestow

Synonymsrender

verb bestow, especially officially

Synonymsgrant

verb move in order to make room for someone for something

verb give food to

Synonymsfeed

verb contribute to some cause

verb break down, literally or metaphorically

verb afford access to

Synonymsaffordopen

verb be flexible under stress of physical force

Synonymsyield

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University