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2546 lines
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{
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"Givetian":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": of or relating to the European Devonian":[]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"French giv\u00e9tien , from Givet , commune in Ardennes, France + French -ien -ian":""
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"zh\u0259\u0307\u02c8v\u0113sh\u0259n",
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"-v\u0101sh-"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-130716",
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"type":[
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"adjective"
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]
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},
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"give":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": as an estimate accurate within (an amount to be added or subtracted)":[
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"weighs 150 pounds, give or take a few pounds"
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],
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": capacity or tendency to yield to force or strain : flexibility":[],
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": retreat":[],
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": the ability of a material to bend or stretch":[
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"The knitted fabric has a lot of give to it."
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],
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": to accord or yield to another":[
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"gave him her confidence"
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],
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": to accuse of falsehood":[],
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": to administer as a medicine":[],
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": to administer as a sacrament":[],
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": to afford a view or passage : open":[
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"the window gives onto the terrace"
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],
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": to allow one to have or take":[
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"give me time"
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],
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": to apply freely or fully : devote":[
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"gave themselves to their work"
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],
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": to attribute in thought or utterance : ascribe":[
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"gave the credit to you"
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],
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": to award by formal verdict":[
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"judgment was given against the plaintiff"
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],
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": to be happening":[
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"wants to know what gives"
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],
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": to be replaced or succeeded by":[
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"optimism gave place to worry"
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],
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": to be the cause or source of : produce":[],
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": to be the source of":[],
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": to begin barking on the scent":[],
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": to begin to row":[],
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": to bring forth : bear":[],
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": to care to the extent of":[
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"didn't give a hoot"
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],
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": to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.)":[
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"gave a cynical smile"
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],
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": to cause a person to catch by contagion, infection, or exposure":[],
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": to cause one to have or receive":[
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"mountains always gave him pleasure"
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],
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": to collapse from the application of force or pressure":[
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"The canvas chair gave under her weight."
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],
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": to commit to another as a trust or responsibility and usually for an expressed reason":[],
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": to convey to another":[
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"give them my regards"
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],
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": to deliver by some bodily action":[
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"gave him a push"
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],
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": to designate as a share or portion : allot":[
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"all the earth to thee and to thy race I give",
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"\u2014 John Milton"
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],
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": to dispose of for a price : sell":[],
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": to enter wholeheartedly into an activity":[],
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": to execute and deliver":[
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"all employees must give bond"
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],
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": to grant or bestow by formal action":[
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"the law gives citizens the right to vote"
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],
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": to have a baby":[
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"gave birth last Thursday"
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],
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": to inflict as punishment":[],
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": to lead or attempt to lead":[
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"\u2014 used with an infinitive you gave me to understand you'd be late"
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],
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": to make a present of":[
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"give a doll to a child"
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],
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": to make assignment of (a name)":[],
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": to make available : provide generously":[
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"freely gave of their time"
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],
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": to make gifts or presents":[
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"gave generously to charities"
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],
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": to offer as a pledge":[
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"I give you my word"
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],
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": to offer as appropriate or due especially to something higher or more worthy":[
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"gave his spirit to God"
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],
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": to offer for consideration, acceptance, or use":[
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"gives no reason for his absence"
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],
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": to offer to the action of another : proffer":[
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"gave her his hand"
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],
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": to open the throttle of : speed up":[],
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": to present in public performance":[
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"give a concert"
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],
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": to present to view or observation":[
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"gave the signal to start"
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],
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": to produce as offspring":[
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"gave birth to a son"
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],
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": to propose as a toast":[],
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": to provide by way of entertainment":[
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"give a party"
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],
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": to put into the possession of another for his or her use":[
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"gave me his phone number"
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],
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": to set forth as an actual or hypothetical datum":[
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"give the dimensions of the room"
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],
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": to set off in pursuit":[],
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": to show to be false, inaccurate, or invalid":[],
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": to suffer the loss of : sacrifice":[
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"gallantly gave his life for his country"
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],
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": to transfer from one's authority or custody":[
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"the sheriff gave the prisoner to the warden"
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],
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": to undergo or submit to change":[
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"for the strike to be settled, something has to give"
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],
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": to withdraw before superior force : retreat":[],
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": to yield (oneself) to a man in sexual intercourse":[],
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": to yield as a product, consequence, or effect : produce":[
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"cows give milk",
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"84 divided by 12 gives 7"
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],
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": to yield oneself without restraint or control":[],
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": to yield place":[
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"Farmland has given way to shopping malls."
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],
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": to yield possession of by way of exchange : pay":[],
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": to yield the right of way":[],
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": to yield to entreaty or insistence":[
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"After several hours of debate, the opposition finally gave way ."
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],
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": to yield to or as if to physical stress":[
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"The roof gave way under heavy snow."
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],
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": to yield to physical force or strain":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Verb",
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"She gave him a camera for Christmas.",
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"Are you giving this to me or only lending it",
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"She has given money to many worthy causes.",
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"They're asking people to give money for a new hospital.",
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"Please give to our charity.",
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"We already gave at the office.",
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"It is better to give than to receive.",
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"He gave me the letter.",
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"He gave her his coat to hold.",
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"He gave me a head start.",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Wooden furniture and railings give this family restaurant a rustic charm. \u2014 Diane Daniel, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
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"Keeping a plant alive together will certainly give you both a sense of pride. \u2014 Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day , 24 June 2022",
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"Musicians will give them credit, but the general public probably doesn't understand how influential that album was. \u2014 Brandon Tensley, CNN , 24 June 2022",
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"Black, white, and red color blocking give a traditional race-car look, while gradient white-to-black lines arching over the red section inspire images of air flowing across the vehicle. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 24 June 2022",
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"That would give him the first three majors of the season, bringing him to the U.S. Open in August with the chance to win the calendar Grand Slam just like Novak Djokovic attempted to do last year. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
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"Other priorities in the law give legislators broad latitude to approve all sorts of proposals. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
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"Podcasts and other media were used to also help everyone give as much industry insight as possible into this mysterious new virus that was dominating the world. \u2014 Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
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"Classic embroidered coverlets give it a formal, traditional look while the gingham skirts are a delightfully playful finish. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"With ample give , this detail allows for comfort and a silhouette-enhancing fit at once, whether you\u2019re drawn to an A-line, drop-waist, or empire shape. \u2014 Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
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"The results at this point in the primary give Fetterman an advantage that almost nothing could shake, although Democrats are privately skeptical of the polling that portrays him as an unstoppable force. \u2014 Philip Elliott, Time , 16 May 2022",
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"Nudity plus travesty give Time Traveler's Wife a unique appeal. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 11 May 2022",
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"There's a give and go between the mycelium and the actual tree itself, and all of that mycelium is working to link together trees in the forest ecosystem. \u2014 Extra Spicy Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle , 16 May 2022",
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"However, our testers noted that skittish dogs may not love the idea of being on an elevated surface and may have a bit of a hard time getting used to the give of the fabric. \u2014 Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping , 13 May 2022",
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"The seats have a nice give to them, and the rows have enough room between you won\u2019t have to stand up to let someone pass by you. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 6 May 2022",
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"Decks with an adjustable height give users the choice of selecting different grass lengths for more landscaping design options. \u2014 Better Homes & Gardens , 4 May 2022",
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"The skull bones of these dinosaurs have give and flex to them. \u2014 Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"first_known_use":{
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"1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish giva to give; akin to Old English giefan, gifan to give, and perhaps to Latin hab\u0113re to have, hold":"Verb",
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"derivative of give entry 1":"Noun"
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},
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"pronounciation":[
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"\u02c8giv"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for give Verb give , present , donate , bestow , confer , afford mean to convey to another as a possession. give , the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means. give alms gave her a ride on a pony give my love to your mother present carries a note of formality and ceremony. present an award donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity). donate a piano to the orphanage bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver. bestow unwanted advice confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor). confer an honorary degree afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver. the trees afford shade a development that affords us some hope",
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"synonyms":[
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"bestow",
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"contribute",
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"donate",
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"give away",
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"present",
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"volunteer"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-073034",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"transitive verb",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"give (someone or something) a wide berth":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to avoid or stay away from (someone or something)":[
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"I could see that she was in a bad mood, so I gave her a wide berth ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-202732",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give (someone or something) a/the once-over":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to look at or examine (someone or something) in a quick way":[
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"I saw him giving me a/the once-over ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-183529",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give (someone) a break":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to stop treating (someone) in a strict or harsh way":[
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"Don't criticize him so much. He's doing the best he can. Why don't you give him a break "
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185954",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give (someone) a call":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to call (someone) on the telephone":[
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"Give me a call when you get back from your trip."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-103245",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give (someone) a piece of one's mind":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to speak to someone in an angry way":[
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"He stopped making so much noise after I went over there and gave him a piece of my mind ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200122",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give (someone) one's word":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to promise something":[
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"I'll be there. I give you my word .",
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"Before departing, we gave our word that we would return in a year's time."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-184517",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give (someone) pause for thought":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to cause (someone) to stop and think about something carefully or to have doubts about something":[
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"The latest economic news has given investors pause for thought ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-115911",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give (something) a shot":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to try to do (something)":[
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"You should give painting a shot ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-121726",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give a crap":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to care at all about someone or something":[
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"Who gives a crap ",
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"\u2014 usually used in negative statements She doesn't give a crap about us."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212446",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give a damn":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to care at all about someone or something":[
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"\u2014 used in negative statements He doesn't give a damn what people think about him. Nobody gives a damn about us. I don't want to hear about her problems. I just don't give a damn . They don't seem to care a damn about their future."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175836",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give a darn":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to care at all about someone or something":[
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"\u2014 used in negative statements I don't give a darn what people say about me."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-175208",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give a hoot":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to care at all about someone or something":[
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"\u2014 used in negative statements I don't give a hoot about what they say. I don't give two hoots about his problems."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-111708",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give away":{
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"antonyms":[
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"bespeak",
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"betray",
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"communicate",
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"declare",
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"demonstrate",
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"display",
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"evince",
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"expose",
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"manifest",
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"reveal",
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"show"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a radio or television program on which prizes are given away":[],
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": an error or poor play that allows an opponent to gain control of the ball or puck : a mistake that results in a turnover":[
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"As a team the Dolphins have committed a league-low 12 giveaways .",
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"\u2014 Jim Trotter"
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],
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": an unintentional revelation or betrayal":[],
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": betray":[],
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": disclose , reveal":[],
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": the act of giving something away free":[
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"staging a promotional giveaway"
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],
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": to deliver (a bride) ceremonially to the bridegroom at a wedding":[],
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": to give (something, such as weight) by way of a handicap":[],
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": to make a present of":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"The way she looked at him was a dead giveaway that they were more than just friends.",
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"The store is offering coffee mugs as free giveaways to attract new customers.",
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"The store is staging a promotional giveaway to attract new customers.",
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"Verb",
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"the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face",
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"gave away all her potted plants when she moved",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Mayim\u2019s podcast hosted a giveaway of educational books penned by guests who have appeared in episodes. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
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"Even the number of people in a space isn't a giveaway of a higher-risk situation. \u2014 Amanda Sealy, CNN , 10 Apr. 2022",
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"This March, Yu and Me Books welcomed Soar Over Hate, a non-profit supporting Asian Americans in the face of escalating anti-Asian violence, for a giveaway of pepper spray and personal alarms. \u2014 Esra Erol, Bon App\u00e9tit , 30 Mar. 2022",
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"The chef, Matt Wommack, posted a giveaway of various food containers on Instagram shortly after the closure. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 8 Mar. 2022",
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"The fractured snare that sits behind the mix is the only real giveaway of who\u2019s tweaking the knobs. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 3 Feb. 2022",
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"The desperation was apparent at a free giveaway of home coronavirus test kits in a Brooklyn neighborhood where police had to be called to quell a crowd of angry people who were disappointed when the supply ran out. \u2014 Larry Neumeister, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Dec. 2021",
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"After a sloppy giveaway just outside the box, Crystal Dunn found herself one-on-one with Harris, but the goalkeeper did well to get a leg out and block Dunn\u2019s low shot. \u2014 Caitlin Murray, oregonlive , 26 May 2021",
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"Photographer Mark Mirko\u2019s coverage of a food giveaway at Rentschler Field was also singled out for honors. \u2014 Staff, courant.com , 28 May 2021"
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
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"resist"
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"examples":[
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"give in and have some chocolate",
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"after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park",
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
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"While the move was a big win for NATO and a setback for Russia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan didn't give in without a fair share of political chest-thumping as a display of his nation's weight in the grouping. \u2014 Nadeen Ebrahim And Abbas Al Lawati, CNN , 29 June 2022",
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"Mainly sunny morning skies may give in to some clouds during the midday. \u2014 Ian Livingston, Washington Post , 27 June 2022",
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"Pence, presiding over the certification in the vice president\u2019s traditional ceremonial role, did not give in . \u2014 Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker And Kevin Freking, Anchorage Daily News , 17 June 2022",
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"Pence, presiding over the certification in the vice president\u2019s traditional ceremonial role, did not give in . \u2014 Mary Clare Jalonick, BostonGlobe.com , 16 June 2022",
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"Pence, presiding over the certification in the vice president\u2019s traditional ceremonial role, did not give in . \u2014 Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune , 16 June 2022",
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"Portland\u2019s back line did not give in , sealing the victory. \u2014 oregonlive , 12 Mar. 2022",
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"So after a few minutes of resistance, Lea give in to his invitation for a ride home and climbs into the passenger seat. \u2014 Owen Gleiberman, Variety , 24 Jan. 2022",
|
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"On rare occasions, seafarers give in to their attachment to American fast food, necessitating trips to Domino\u2019s Pizza, In-N-Out Burger and McDonalds, among others. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 14 Jan. 2022"
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"succumb",
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"surrender",
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"yield"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-022111",
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220630-020430",
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"type":[
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"definitions":{
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": to use one's time and effort to help others":[
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"They freely gave of their time when their help was needed."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-194058",
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]
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},
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"definitions":{
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": to use one's time and effort to help others":[
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"He gave of himself to help the community grow and prosper."
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]
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-200728",
|
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
|
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": to do or give as much as one can to achieve something, to support a cause, etc.":[
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"He gave his all for the cause.",
|
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"You'll never succeed in this business unless you give (it) your all ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-192552",
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"type":[
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|
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"give out":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
|
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": break down , fail":[],
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": declare , publish":[
|
|
"giving out that the doctor \u2026 required a few days of complete rest",
|
|
"\u2014 Charles Dickens"
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],
|
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": emit":[
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"gave out a constant hum"
|
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],
|
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": issue":[
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"gave out new uniforms"
|
|
],
|
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": to become exhausted : collapse":[],
|
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": to read aloud the words of (a hymn or psalm) for congregational singing":[]
|
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},
|
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"examples":[
|
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"that's information that I'm not prepared to give out",
|
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"this heater gives out a funny smell sometimes",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Instead of only giving out a few partial scholarships, Dunn was able to give out some full scholarships. \u2014 Gabby Hajduk, The Indianapolis Star , 1 July 2022",
|
|
"Cleveland High School girls\u2019 basketball coach Poeko Waiwaiole doesn\u2019t like to give out individual awards. \u2014 oregonlive , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"Their job is to give out anti-violence resources and connect with local families about upcoming opportunities, like learning how to de-escalate conflicts. \u2014 Ashley Luthern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 28 May 2022",
|
|
"Though there\u2019s often a large distinction between the sticker price of the college and what families actually pay, Owen said colleges don\u2019t give out financial aid offers until after the student is accepted. \u2014 Leah Asmelash, CNN , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"Deputies set up a table in front of the courthouse at 7 a.m. and give out 100 spectator wristbands until 9:30 a.m., or until they were all distributed. \u2014 Emily Yahr, Washington Post , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"Yes, her brother, Jaime Jr., was a star men\u2019s player for UCLA, but Close doesn\u2019t just give out scholarships because of family connections. \u2014 Eric Sondheimercolumnist, Los Angeles Times , 2 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"The grocery store doesn't give out bags, so be sure to bring your own. \u2014 Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic , 2 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Airdrops are when crypto projects give out free cryptocurrency or NFTs to a select group of people. \u2014 Fortune , 2 June 2022"
|
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|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":""
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
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|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
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|
|
"announce",
|
|
"annunciate",
|
|
"blare",
|
|
"blaze",
|
|
"blazon",
|
|
"broadcast",
|
|
"declare",
|
|
"enunciate",
|
|
"flash",
|
|
"herald",
|
|
"placard",
|
|
"post",
|
|
"proclaim",
|
|
"promulgate",
|
|
"publicize",
|
|
"publish",
|
|
"release",
|
|
"sound",
|
|
"trumpet"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-011712",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"verb"
|
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]
|
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},
|
|
"give over":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
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|
|
": entrust":[],
|
|
": to cease an activity : stop":[
|
|
"told him to give over and let me alone",
|
|
"\u2014 Brendan Behan"
|
|
],
|
|
": to pronounce incurable":[],
|
|
": to set apart for a particular purpose or use":[],
|
|
": to yield without restraint or control : abandon":[
|
|
"gave themselves over to laughter"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy",
|
|
"gave over his entire savings to an investor",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Even the concerns about data collection are tinged with marvel that people would give over so much information about themselves simply to listen to a song. \u2014 Jennifer Wilson, The New Republic , 10 May 2022",
|
|
"It\u2019s the domain of the savvier student of enology or the intrepid explorer willing to give over outsized chunks of life in the pursuit of producers and offerings out of reach of mere mortals. \u2014 Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report , 29 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"San Antonio could spend its remaining federal COVID-19 relief funding on vaccination, utility assistance, the arts and more, but that may change depending on what feedback residents give over the next month. \u2014 Megan Stringer, San Antonio Express-News , 20 Oct. 2021",
|
|
"The report indicates that county residents give over $1 billion a year in local charitable contributions, and the total is going up. \u2014 Sylvia Gurinsky, sun-sentinel.com , 23 Sep. 2021",
|
|
"But why give over so much of the film to scenes of the three leads just touring through Europe in the lead-up to the attack",
|
|
"The program will give over half of its profits from average weekend stays, such as at the Gallatin, to help fund relief services provided at one of its nonprofit partners. \u2014 Michele Herrmann, Forbes , 25 May 2021",
|
|
"The mass vaccination site at the Cintas Center on Xavier University's campus has 10,000 doses to give over a three-day period, Cincinnati officials said. \u2014 Chris Mayhew, The Enquirer , 18 Mar. 2021",
|
|
"Entertainment companies often aren\u2019t eager to give over any ad space or content to Roku. \u2014 Patience Haggin, WSJ , 17 Dec. 2020"
|
|
],
|
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|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"cut off",
|
|
"cut out",
|
|
"desist (from)",
|
|
"discontinue",
|
|
"drop",
|
|
"end",
|
|
"halt",
|
|
"knock off",
|
|
"lay off",
|
|
"leave off",
|
|
"pack (up ",
|
|
"quit",
|
|
"shut off",
|
|
"stop"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-164853",
|
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|
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|
|
]
|
|
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|
|
"give someone a buzz":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"definitions":{
|
|
": to make a call to":[
|
|
"Give me a buzz when you get there."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"examples":[],
|
|
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|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-105258",
|
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"type":[
|
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|
|
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|
|
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|
|
"give up":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to abandon (oneself) to a particular feeling, influence, or activity":[
|
|
"gave himself up to despair"
|
|
],
|
|
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|
|
": to cease doing or attempting something especially as an admission of defeat : quit":[
|
|
"\u2014 often used with on don't give up on the project"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cease to live or function : die":[],
|
|
": to declare incurable or insoluble":[],
|
|
": to desist from : abandon":[
|
|
"refused to give up her efforts"
|
|
],
|
|
": to despair of seeing":[
|
|
"we'd given you up"
|
|
],
|
|
": to devote to a particular purpose or use":[],
|
|
": to yield control or possession of : surrender":[
|
|
"forced to give up his job"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment",
|
|
"I hope you won't give up playing the piano.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"The latest terrible Netflix reality show is not about romance for once, but making Gen Z kids give up their phones and live in the wilderness because\u2026reasons",
|
|
"Of course, just because reinfections are possible, doesn\u2019t mean people should give up on all efforts to prevent them; staying up-to-date on vaccinations and wearing masks indoors in places with high transmission still work to lower risk. \u2014 Sara G. Miller, NBC News , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"Two-term Compton City Councilman Isaac Galvan must give up his seat so his opponent Andre Spicer can take office, the Los Angeles Times reported. \u2014 Fox News , 1 June 2022",
|
|
"With food prices rising, electricity often cut and lifesaving medicines scarce, protesters have pushed Mr. Rajapaksa, 76, out of his latest position \u2014 prime minister \u2014 and are demanding that his brother Gotabaya, 72, give up the presidency. \u2014 New York Times , 29 May 2022",
|
|
"Zelenskyy is among those who insist Ukraine will not give up any territory to stop the fighting. \u2014 Democrat-gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online , 28 May 2022",
|
|
"Its main consequence is that people give up and stop trying. \u2014 Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"Several tribes and Save the Scenic Santa Ritas filed a motion against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for allowing Hudbay, the copper mining project\u2019s parent company, to give up its permit. \u2014 Zayna Syed, The Arizona Republic , 26 May 2022",
|
|
"From a regulatory standpoint, being too open about why the agency did or didn't oppose a merger could essentially give up the game. \u2014 Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press , 26 May 2022"
|
|
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|
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|
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":""
|
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
"cede",
|
|
"cough up",
|
|
"deliver",
|
|
"hand over",
|
|
"lay down",
|
|
"relinquish",
|
|
"render",
|
|
"surrender",
|
|
"turn in",
|
|
"turn over",
|
|
"yield"
|
|
],
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-114952",
|
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"type":[
|
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|
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|
|
},
|
|
"give up (to)":{
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to allow (oneself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)":[
|
|
"He gave himself up to despair.",
|
|
"She gave herself up completely to her work."
|
|
]
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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"give up on (someone or something)":{
|
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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": to stop having hope of seeing (someone)":[
|
|
"We'd given up on you hours ago!"
|
|
],
|
|
": to stop trying to do or achieve (something)":[
|
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"They have given up on their plan to build a new factory.",
|
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"She hasn't given up on trying to convince her husband to buy a new car."
|
|
],
|
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": to stop trying to improve the condition of (someone)":[
|
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"He has gotten in trouble many times, but his parents have never given up on him.",
|
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"Please don't give up on me. I promise I'll do better."
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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": to express (a strong emotion, such as anger) in a forceful and open way":[
|
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"He gave vent to his annoyance.",
|
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"She didn't want to give full vent to her feelings."
|
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]
|
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|
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|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-012901",
|
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"type":[
|
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]
|
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},
|
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|
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|
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"definitions":{
|
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": to express (a thought, feeling, etc.) to someone":[
|
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"Therapy allowed her to give voice to her fears."
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]
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
|
},
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"first_known_use":{
|
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"1679, in the meaning defined at sense 1":""
|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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"colloquy",
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"confab",
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"confabulation",
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"conference",
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"consult",
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"consultation",
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"council",
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"counsel",
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"debate",
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"deliberation",
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"dialogue",
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"dialog",
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"discussion",
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"palaver",
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"parley",
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"talk"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-085846",
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"noun"
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]
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},
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"give/lend one's name to":{
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"definitions":{
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": to have (something) named after one":[
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"The company gives/lends its name to one of the biggest golf tournaments in the country."
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]
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-190949",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"give/sacrifice one's life":{
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"antonyms":[],
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"definitions":{
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": to do something that results in one's death":[
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"She gave/sacrificed her life for her country."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-185823",
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"giveaway":{
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"antonyms":[
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"bespeak",
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"betray",
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"communicate",
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"declare",
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"demonstrate",
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"display",
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"evince",
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"expose",
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"manifest",
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"reveal",
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"show"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": a radio or television program on which prizes are given away":[],
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": an error or poor play that allows an opponent to gain control of the ball or puck : a mistake that results in a turnover":[
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"As a team the Dolphins have committed a league-low 12 giveaways .",
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"\u2014 Jim Trotter"
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],
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": an unintentional revelation or betrayal":[],
|
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": betray":[],
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": disclose , reveal":[],
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": the act of giving something away free":[
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"staging a promotional giveaway"
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],
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": to deliver (a bride) ceremonially to the bridegroom at a wedding":[],
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": to give (something, such as weight) by way of a handicap":[],
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": to make a present of":[]
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},
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"examples":[
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"Noun",
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"The way she looked at him was a dead giveaway that they were more than just friends.",
|
|
"The store is offering coffee mugs as free giveaways to attract new customers.",
|
|
"The store is staging a promotional giveaway to attract new customers.",
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face",
|
|
"gave away all her potted plants when she moved",
|
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Mayim\u2019s podcast hosted a giveaway of educational books penned by guests who have appeared in episodes. \u2014 Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping , 6 June 2022",
|
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"Even the number of people in a space isn't a giveaway of a higher-risk situation. \u2014 Amanda Sealy, CNN , 10 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"This March, Yu and Me Books welcomed Soar Over Hate, a non-profit supporting Asian Americans in the face of escalating anti-Asian violence, for a giveaway of pepper spray and personal alarms. \u2014 Esra Erol, Bon App\u00e9tit , 30 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The chef, Matt Wommack, posted a giveaway of various food containers on Instagram shortly after the closure. \u2014 Emma Balter, Chron , 8 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The fractured snare that sits behind the mix is the only real giveaway of who\u2019s tweaking the knobs. \u2014 Lars Brandle, Billboard , 3 Feb. 2022",
|
|
"The desperation was apparent at a free giveaway of home coronavirus test kits in a Brooklyn neighborhood where police had to be called to quell a crowd of angry people who were disappointed when the supply ran out. \u2014 Larry Neumeister, BostonGlobe.com , 25 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"After a sloppy giveaway just outside the box, Crystal Dunn found herself one-on-one with Harris, but the goalkeeper did well to get a leg out and block Dunn\u2019s low shot. \u2014 Caitlin Murray, oregonlive , 26 May 2021",
|
|
"Photographer Mark Mirko\u2019s coverage of a food giveaway at Rentschler Field was also singled out for honors. \u2014 Staff, courant.com , 28 May 2021"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
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"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Verb",
|
|
"1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8giv-\u0259-\u02ccw\u0101"
|
|
],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"synonyms":[
|
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"bestowal",
|
|
"comp",
|
|
"donation",
|
|
"donative",
|
|
"fairing",
|
|
"freebie",
|
|
"freebee",
|
|
"gift",
|
|
"handsel",
|
|
"lagniappe",
|
|
"largesse",
|
|
"largess",
|
|
"present",
|
|
"presentation"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-212100",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"given":{
|
|
"antonyms":[
|
|
"assumption",
|
|
"hypothetical",
|
|
"if",
|
|
"postulate",
|
|
"premise",
|
|
"premiss",
|
|
"presumption",
|
|
"presupposition",
|
|
"supposition"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": assumed as actual or hypothetical : granted":[
|
|
"given that all are equal before the law"
|
|
],
|
|
": having been executed : dated":[],
|
|
": immediately present in experience":[],
|
|
": in view of : considering":[
|
|
"Given what she knew about others' lives, how could she complain about her own",
|
|
"\u2014 Marilyn French"
|
|
],
|
|
": particular , specified":[
|
|
"at a given time"
|
|
],
|
|
": presented as a gift : bestowed without compensation":[],
|
|
": prone , disposed":[
|
|
"given to swearing"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"Adjective",
|
|
"a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion",
|
|
"candidates for the quiz show must complete the qualifying test within a given amount of time",
|
|
"Noun",
|
|
"In our system it is a given that all are equal before the law.",
|
|
"it's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
|
|
"At any given moment, your home office may have a handful of devices that need to be charged over USB. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 27 June 2022",
|
|
"Each of the 23 rooms has a lead artist, but Raia said as many as 20 different artists could be contributing to any given room \u2014 contributing objects, sound or lighting elements. \u2014 Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune , 2 May 2022",
|
|
"Analyze and study a given issue from different sides and look for additional sources to form a more objective picture. \u2014 Tatiana Melnichuk, Forbes , 20 May 2022",
|
|
"As Donovan\u2019s third-place Loyal (6-2-2, 20 points) prepare to host first-place Colorado Springs (8-1, 24 points) Saturday night at Torero Stadium, the team does so in the belief that at any given moment, Vassell can make something big happen. \u2014 Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune , 11 May 2022",
|
|
"At any given moment, a flotilla of seaborne vessels is carrying crude oil from one point to another around the globe. \u2014 Michael E. Webber, The Conversation , 29 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"At any given moment, upward of 100 crack MPA investigators are on the hunt of pirates \u2014 not unlike the king\u2019s sailors of olden days, ready to do battle. \u2014 Bob Verini, Variety , 9 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"The most important thing was for an actor to know what their character wanted in any given moment: Everything else would flow from that. \u2014 Evan Kindley, The New Republic , 31 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Dissenting and concurring opinions can also signal a justice's thinking on a given issue to astute lawyers who may craft future challenges to address that approach. \u2014 John Fritze, USA TODAY , 28 Jan. 2022",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"That had coach James Borrego stressing that there would be no givens with his lineups going forward. \u2014 Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com , 30 Nov. 2019",
|
|
"Cassidy has David Krejci, Jake DeBrusk, and Coyle as his three givens on his second and third lines. \u2014 BostonGlobe.com , 12 Oct. 2019",
|
|
"And though both are givens in fashion drops around their respective season, corduroy still hasn't totally shed its nostalgic veneer. \u2014 Ana Col\u00f3n, Glamour , 22 Sep. 2018",
|
|
"Getty There are a few givens in the life of a professional tennis player: constant training, a calorie-pinching diet, and global travel for 11 months out of the year. \u2014 Jeryl Lippe, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 27 Aug. 2018",
|
|
"Of that group, Friedrich and Cosart are far from givens to return \u2013 at least on major league deals. \u2014 Jeff Sanders, sandiegouniontribune.com , 11 Oct. 2017",
|
|
"To Jones, there are two givens , his enduring love for South Florida, with an upcoming return to his Southwest Ranches home in summer, and an abiding respect for the Heat's culture. \u2014 Ira Winderman, Sun-Sentinel.com , 14 July 2018",
|
|
"Tennessee's defense will be one of the great givens of the 2018-19 season. \u2014 Patrick Stevens, chicagotribune.com , 3 Apr. 2018",
|
|
"Although people are born with some biological givens , the brain has many blank pages. \u2014 Rob Verger, Newsweek , 17 Apr. 2014"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Adjective",
|
|
"1879, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
|
|
"1904, in the meaning defined above":"Preposition"
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"Middle English yiven, given \"presented as a gift, freely bestowed,\" from past participle of given \"to give entry 1 \"":"Adjective"
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8gi-v\u0259n"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"accustomed",
|
|
"habituated",
|
|
"used",
|
|
"wont"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220707-035623",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective",
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"preposition"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"given name":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"everyone calls me Jack, but my given name is John",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web",
|
|
"Representatives for the rapper, whose given name is Tione Jayden Merritt, and for the prosecutor\u2019s office did not immediately respond Wednesday to The Times\u2019 requests for comment. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 22 June 2022",
|
|
"Babyface, whose given name is Kenneth Edmonds, will also be inducted into the Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Babyface, whose given name is Kenneth Edmonds, will also be inducted into the Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Babyface, whose given name is Kenneth Edmonds, will also be inducted into the Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Babyface, whose given name is Kenneth Edmonds, will also be inducted into the Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"This is actually the sixth time the chart-topping musician, whose given name is William James Adams Jr., has enlisted the Los Angeles customizer for a bespoke ride. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 6 May 2022",
|
|
"Babyface, whose given name is Kenneth Edmonds, will also be inducted into the Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"Babyface, whose given name is Kenneth Edmonds, will also be inducted into the Madam Walker Legacy Center Walk of Fame. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 26 Apr. 2022"
|
|
],
|
|
"first_known_use":{
|
|
"1717, in the meaning defined above":""
|
|
},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[
|
|
"Christian name",
|
|
"first name",
|
|
"forename",
|
|
"prename"
|
|
],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-113049",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"givey":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": inclined to give":[
|
|
"the ground was soft and givey",
|
|
"\u2014 Conrad Richter"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{
|
|
"give entry 1 + -y":""
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-202848",
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"adjective"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"giving":{
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": as an estimate accurate within (an amount to be added or subtracted)":[
|
|
"weighs 150 pounds, give or take a few pounds"
|
|
],
|
|
": capacity or tendency to yield to force or strain : flexibility":[],
|
|
": retreat":[],
|
|
": the ability of a material to bend or stretch":[
|
|
"The knitted fabric has a lot of give to it."
|
|
],
|
|
": to accord or yield to another":[
|
|
"gave him her confidence"
|
|
],
|
|
": to accuse of falsehood":[],
|
|
": to administer as a medicine":[],
|
|
": to administer as a sacrament":[],
|
|
": to afford a view or passage : open":[
|
|
"the window gives onto the terrace"
|
|
],
|
|
": to allow one to have or take":[
|
|
"give me time"
|
|
],
|
|
": to apply freely or fully : devote":[
|
|
"gave themselves to their work"
|
|
],
|
|
": to attribute in thought or utterance : ascribe":[
|
|
"gave the credit to you"
|
|
],
|
|
": to award by formal verdict":[
|
|
"judgment was given against the plaintiff"
|
|
],
|
|
": to be happening":[
|
|
"wants to know what gives"
|
|
],
|
|
": to be replaced or succeeded by":[
|
|
"optimism gave place to worry"
|
|
],
|
|
": to be the cause or source of : produce":[],
|
|
": to be the source of":[],
|
|
": to begin barking on the scent":[],
|
|
": to begin to row":[],
|
|
": to bring forth : bear":[],
|
|
": to care to the extent of":[
|
|
"didn't give a hoot"
|
|
],
|
|
": to carry out (a movement, facial expression, etc.)":[
|
|
"gave a cynical smile"
|
|
],
|
|
": to cause a person to catch by contagion, infection, or exposure":[],
|
|
": to cause one to have or receive":[
|
|
"mountains always gave him pleasure"
|
|
],
|
|
": to collapse from the application of force or pressure":[
|
|
"The canvas chair gave under her weight."
|
|
],
|
|
": to commit to another as a trust or responsibility and usually for an expressed reason":[],
|
|
": to convey to another":[
|
|
"give them my regards"
|
|
],
|
|
": to deliver by some bodily action":[
|
|
"gave him a push"
|
|
],
|
|
": to designate as a share or portion : allot":[
|
|
"all the earth to thee and to thy race I give",
|
|
"\u2014 John Milton"
|
|
],
|
|
": to dispose of for a price : sell":[],
|
|
": to enter wholeheartedly into an activity":[],
|
|
": to execute and deliver":[
|
|
"all employees must give bond"
|
|
],
|
|
": to grant or bestow by formal action":[
|
|
"the law gives citizens the right to vote"
|
|
],
|
|
": to have a baby":[
|
|
"gave birth last Thursday"
|
|
],
|
|
": to inflict as punishment":[],
|
|
": to lead or attempt to lead":[
|
|
"\u2014 used with an infinitive you gave me to understand you'd be late"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make a present of":[
|
|
"give a doll to a child"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make assignment of (a name)":[],
|
|
": to make available : provide generously":[
|
|
"freely gave of their time"
|
|
],
|
|
": to make gifts or presents":[
|
|
"gave generously to charities"
|
|
],
|
|
": to offer as a pledge":[
|
|
"I give you my word"
|
|
],
|
|
": to offer as appropriate or due especially to something higher or more worthy":[
|
|
"gave his spirit to God"
|
|
],
|
|
": to offer for consideration, acceptance, or use":[
|
|
"gives no reason for his absence"
|
|
],
|
|
": to offer to the action of another : proffer":[
|
|
"gave her his hand"
|
|
],
|
|
": to open the throttle of : speed up":[],
|
|
": to present in public performance":[
|
|
"give a concert"
|
|
],
|
|
": to present to view or observation":[
|
|
"gave the signal to start"
|
|
],
|
|
": to produce as offspring":[
|
|
"gave birth to a son"
|
|
],
|
|
": to propose as a toast":[],
|
|
": to provide by way of entertainment":[
|
|
"give a party"
|
|
],
|
|
": to put into the possession of another for his or her use":[
|
|
"gave me his phone number"
|
|
],
|
|
": to set forth as an actual or hypothetical datum":[
|
|
"give the dimensions of the room"
|
|
],
|
|
": to set off in pursuit":[],
|
|
": to show to be false, inaccurate, or invalid":[],
|
|
": to suffer the loss of : sacrifice":[
|
|
"gallantly gave his life for his country"
|
|
],
|
|
": to transfer from one's authority or custody":[
|
|
"the sheriff gave the prisoner to the warden"
|
|
],
|
|
": to undergo or submit to change":[
|
|
"for the strike to be settled, something has to give"
|
|
],
|
|
": to withdraw before superior force : retreat":[],
|
|
": to yield (oneself) to a man in sexual intercourse":[],
|
|
": to yield as a product, consequence, or effect : produce":[
|
|
"cows give milk",
|
|
"84 divided by 12 gives 7"
|
|
],
|
|
": to yield oneself without restraint or control":[],
|
|
": to yield place":[
|
|
"Farmland has given way to shopping malls."
|
|
],
|
|
": to yield possession of by way of exchange : pay":[],
|
|
": to yield the right of way":[],
|
|
": to yield to entreaty or insistence":[
|
|
"After several hours of debate, the opposition finally gave way ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to yield to or as if to physical stress":[
|
|
"The roof gave way under heavy snow."
|
|
],
|
|
": to yield to physical force or strain":[]
|
|
},
|
|
"examples":[
|
|
"Verb",
|
|
"She gave him a camera for Christmas.",
|
|
"Are you giving this to me or only lending it",
|
|
"She has given money to many worthy causes.",
|
|
"They're asking people to give money for a new hospital.",
|
|
"Please give to our charity.",
|
|
"We already gave at the office.",
|
|
"It is better to give than to receive.",
|
|
"He gave me the letter.",
|
|
"He gave her his coat to hold.",
|
|
"He gave me a head start.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Wooden furniture and railings give this family restaurant a rustic charm. \u2014 Diane Daniel, Washington Post , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Keeping a plant alive together will certainly give you both a sense of pride. \u2014 Terri Huggins Hart, Woman's Day , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Musicians will give them credit, but the general public probably doesn't understand how influential that album was. \u2014 Brandon Tensley, CNN , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Black, white, and red color blocking give a traditional race-car look, while gradient white-to-black lines arching over the red section inspire images of air flowing across the vehicle. \u2014 Sasha Richie, Car and Driver , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"That would give him the first three majors of the season, bringing him to the U.S. Open in August with the chance to win the calendar Grand Slam just like Novak Djokovic attempted to do last year. \u2014 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Other priorities in the law give legislators broad latitude to approve all sorts of proposals. \u2014 Anita Lee, ProPublica , 24 June 2022",
|
|
"Podcasts and other media were used to also help everyone give as much industry insight as possible into this mysterious new virus that was dominating the world. \u2014 Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic , 23 June 2022",
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"Classic embroidered coverlets give it a formal, traditional look while the gingham skirts are a delightfully playful finish. \u2014 Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful , 23 June 2022",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
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"With ample give , this detail allows for comfort and a silhouette-enhancing fit at once, whether you\u2019re drawn to an A-line, drop-waist, or empire shape. \u2014 Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue , 14 Mar. 2022",
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"The results at this point in the primary give Fetterman an advantage that almost nothing could shake, although Democrats are privately skeptical of the polling that portrays him as an unstoppable force. \u2014 Philip Elliott, Time , 16 May 2022",
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"Nudity plus travesty give Time Traveler's Wife a unique appeal. \u2014 Darren Franich, EW.com , 11 May 2022",
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"There's a give and go between the mycelium and the actual tree itself, and all of that mycelium is working to link together trees in the forest ecosystem. \u2014 Extra Spicy Podcast, San Francisco Chronicle , 16 May 2022",
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"However, our testers noted that skittish dogs may not love the idea of being on an elevated surface and may have a bit of a hard time getting used to the give of the fabric. \u2014 Shanon Maglente, Good Housekeeping , 13 May 2022",
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"The seats have a nice give to them, and the rows have enough room between you won\u2019t have to stand up to let someone pass by you. \u2014 Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al , 6 May 2022",
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"Decks with an adjustable height give users the choice of selecting different grass lengths for more landscaping design options. \u2014 Better Homes & Gardens , 4 May 2022",
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"The skull bones of these dinosaurs have give and flex to them. \u2014 Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine , 26 Apr. 2022"
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],
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"1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1":"Noun",
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"before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1":"Verb"
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},
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"history_and_etymology":{
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"Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish giva to give; akin to Old English giefan, gifan to give, and perhaps to Latin hab\u0113re to have, hold":"Verb",
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"derivative of give entry 1":"Noun"
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},
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"\u02c8giv"
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],
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"synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for give Verb give , present , donate , bestow , confer , afford mean to convey to another as a possession. give , the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means. give alms gave her a ride on a pony give my love to your mother present carries a note of formality and ceremony. present an award donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity). donate a piano to the orphanage bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver. bestow unwanted advice confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor). confer an honorary degree afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver. the trees afford shade a development that affords us some hope",
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"bestow",
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"contribute",
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"donate",
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"give away",
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"present",
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"volunteer"
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],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-201126",
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"type":[
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"noun",
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"transitive verb",
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"verb"
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]
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},
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143023"
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},
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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"The doctor gave him a clean bill of health .",
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"The governor gives the program a clean bill of health ."
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]
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},
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"examples":[],
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143207"
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},
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"give (something) a fling":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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": to try (something) without being very serious about it or without worrying about whether or not it will succeed":[
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"He had always thought about starting his own business, and he decided to give it a fling ."
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]
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-143335"
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},
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"give (someone) a shout":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to tell (someone) about something when it happens or is ready to be done":[
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"I'll give you a shout when it's time to leave."
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]
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},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-153024"
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},
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"give (someone) the ax":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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"definitions":{
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": to dismiss (someone) from a job : to fire (someone)":[
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"His boss gave him the ax ."
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]
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-154348"
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},
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"give/budge an inch":{
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"idiom"
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]
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-165849"
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},
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"give (someone) the finger":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
|
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": to make an offensive gesture at someone by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers folded down":[
|
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"He gave them the finger ."
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-170831"
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},
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"give (someone) a drubbing":{
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
|
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": to beat (another team or person) easily":[
|
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"The other team gave us a drubbing ."
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]
|
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171023"
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},
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"give (someone) the eye":{
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to look at (someone) in a way that shows sexual attraction":[
|
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"Several men were giving her the eye across the bar."
|
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]
|
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-171444"
|
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},
|
|
"give (someone) up for lost":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to decide that someone cannot be helped or saved":[
|
|
"He was desperately ill, and most of the doctors had given him up for lost ."
|
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]
|
|
},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
|
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"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-182516"
|
|
},
|
|
"give/make no response":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to not answer":[
|
|
"She asked him but he gave/made no response ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
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"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-184749"
|
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},
|
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"give (someone) pause":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": to cause (someone) to stop and think about something carefully or to have doubts about something":[
|
|
"I was going to ask her for help, but the look on her face gave me pause ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-185850"
|
|
},
|
|
"give (something) a second look":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to look at something again":[
|
|
"She liked the house enough to give it a second look ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-191029"
|
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},
|
|
"give a plug for":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to say something on the radio, on television, etc., in order to create interest in (something, such as a book, movie, or restaurant)":[
|
|
"He gave a plug for his new film during the interview."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-192248"
|
|
},
|
|
"give it the old college try":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to use one's very best effort : to try very hard":[
|
|
"We can win this game if we give it the old college try !"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-193915"
|
|
},
|
|
"give (something) a rest":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to stop doing or using (something)":[
|
|
"Hey, give the TV remote a rest and go outside to play!"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-195319"
|
|
},
|
|
"give (someone) to understand":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to cause (someone) to believe (something)":[
|
|
"She was given to understand that the job was hers."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
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"synonym_discussion":"",
|
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"examples":[],
|
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"history_and_etymology":{},
|
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"first_known_use":{},
|
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-203137"
|
|
},
|
|
"give/make a yelp":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make a quick, high cry or bark : to yelp":[
|
|
"She gave/made a yelp when I sprayed her with the hose."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-210425"
|
|
},
|
|
"give me a break":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-211948"
|
|
},
|
|
"give (someone) the bird":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to make an offensive gesture at someone by pointing the middle finger upward while keeping the other fingers folded down":[
|
|
"He flipped them the bird ."
|
|
],
|
|
": to loudly shout at, laugh at, or boo someone (such as a performer) in order to show disapproval":[
|
|
"The audience gave him the bird ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220708-224508"
|
|
},
|
|
"give over to":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"phrasal verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to give (something) to (someone) to have, use, do, etc.":[
|
|
"She has given most of her work over to her assistant."
|
|
],
|
|
": to allow (oneself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)":[
|
|
"He gave himself over to despair.",
|
|
"She gave herself over completely to her work."
|
|
],
|
|
": to use (something) for (a specific purpose)":[
|
|
"\u2014 usually used in the form given over to One of the upstairs rooms is given over to storage. Much of her time recently has been given over to researching her family history."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-011836"
|
|
},
|
|
"give (someone) the chop":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to take someone's job away":[
|
|
"His boss gave him the chop ."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-012309"
|
|
},
|
|
"give someone a tinkle":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to call someone on the telephone":[
|
|
"Give me a tinkle when you have the time."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-015954"
|
|
},
|
|
"give precedence to":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"idiom"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": to treat (someone or something) as more important":[
|
|
"Many small businesses complain that the government's policies give precedence to large corporations."
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[],
|
|
"history_and_etymology":{},
|
|
"first_known_use":{},
|
|
"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-030228"
|
|
},
|
|
"give back":{
|
|
"type":[
|
|
"noun",
|
|
"verb"
|
|
],
|
|
"definitions":{
|
|
": a previous gain (such as an increase in wages or benefits) given back to management by workers (as in a labor contract)":[],
|
|
": to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one's own success or good fortune":[
|
|
"\u2026 Gardner has refined the art of giving back by plowing 10 percent or more of his earnings into school and educational projects.",
|
|
"\u2014 Ernest Holsendolph",
|
|
"No longer on the fringes of travel, voluntourism has attracted increasing numbers of travelers looking to learn new skills, meet people, and give back to the global community.",
|
|
"\u2014 Manya Chylinski",
|
|
"The community had people with time to volunteer and give back .",
|
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"\u2014 Joshua Macht"
|
|
],
|
|
": retire , retreat":[
|
|
"\u2026 the enemy gave back \u2026",
|
|
"\u2014 P. G. Wodehouse",
|
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"\u2026 it is certain that he gave back and ordered his soldiers to commence a slow and guarded retreat.",
|
|
"\u2014 Nathaniel Hawthorne"
|
|
]
|
|
},
|
|
"pronounciation":[
|
|
"\u02c8giv-\u02ccbak"
|
|
],
|
|
"synonyms":[],
|
|
"antonyms":[],
|
|
"synonym_discussion":"",
|
|
"examples":[
|
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"Noun",
|
|
"The union had to agree to certain givebacks in order to save the jobs of all its members.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
|
"The companies are also committed to community giveback as an integral part of their company culture. \u2014 Sarah Burchard, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
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"The governor\u2019s office estimates the one-time giveback will cost the state $520 million, but the Department of Revenue could not provide an estimate of how many taxpayers will receive a check or what the average amount would be. \u2014 Dan Petrella, chicagotribune.com , 19 Apr. 2022",
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"One hangup appears to be MLB\u2019s desire for an international draft with the giveback being the elimination of qualifying offers and draft pick compensation for free agents. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 9 Mar. 2022",
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"To commemorate the grand opening, Smashburger will host a community giveback event with The Bridge Teen Center, a nonprofit community center that provides free programs and events for teens from neighboring communities. \u2014 Bob Bong, chicagotribune.com , 14 Dec. 2021",
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"Our audience of parents, teachers and Gen Z consumers are passionate about using brands that have a giveback component. \u2014 David Hessekiel, Forbes , 25 May 2021",
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"From the giveback side, there is and will be an endless need to provide blankets to homeless shelters and people affected by natural disasters over the years. \u2014 David Hessekiel, Forbes , 25 May 2021",
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"Crossroads Church has taken part in local community giveback efforts in the past, such as distributing free Thanksgiving meals during Fall Feast. \u2014 Kaitlin Lewis, The Enquirer , 23 May 2021",
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"Causes benefit as members of our community shop too, with an automatic giveback of at least 3% to nonprofit partners. \u2014 Afdhel Aziz, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2021",
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"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
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"Two of them were formerly homeless and joined PATH to give back . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 June 2022",
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"Lucky was such a good boy with a sweet disposition who loved to give back rubs. \u2014 cleveland , 9 June 2022",
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"True nurturers, Pisces rising people do best in this lifetime to give back to other people on an emotional or spiritual level. \u2014 Glamour , 27 May 2022",
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"Here\u2019s where to taste a delicious rainbow special and give back . \u2014 Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
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"Circulate is a tool to get a message across, give back or build community. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
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"If someone wants to give back in their local community, what\u2019s a reader\u2019s first step",
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"Several exemplary students being honored this year have decided to give back to their country by attending military academies. \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 5 June 2022",
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"As part of his sentencing on Friday, Staley was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and to give back the $4,000 the federal agent paid for his family\u2019s kit. \u2014 Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post , 31 May 2022"
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"The manager gave him the hook ."
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"Though they lost, they gave last year's champions a run for their money ."
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": to tell someone to go away":[
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"She gave her boyfriend the elbow after he lied to her."
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]
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"He gave himself up to despair.",
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"She gave herself up completely to her work."
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"type":[
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": to make (something) more active, interesting, etc.":[
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"Falling interest rates gave the housing market new life .",
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"\u2014 often + to Falling interest rates gave new life to the housing market."
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},
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"type":[
|
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to act in a way that shows one thinks one is better than other people":[
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"She's very rich, but she doesn't give herself airs ."
|
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|
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},
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"give (someone) the slip":{
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
|
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],
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"definitions":{
|
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": to escape (someone) : to get away from (someone)":[
|
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"The robber gave the police the slip ."
|
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|
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},
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},
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|
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"type":[
|
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"noun",
|
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"verb"
|
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],
|
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"definitions":{
|
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": a previous gain (such as an increase in wages or benefits) given back to management by workers (as in a labor contract)":[],
|
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": to provide help or financial assistance to others in appreciation of one's own success or good fortune":[
|
|
"\u2026 Gardner has refined the art of giving back by plowing 10 percent or more of his earnings into school and educational projects.",
|
|
"\u2014 Ernest Holsendolph",
|
|
"No longer on the fringes of travel, voluntourism has attracted increasing numbers of travelers looking to learn new skills, meet people, and give back to the global community.",
|
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"\u2014 Manya Chylinski",
|
|
"The community had people with time to volunteer and give back .",
|
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"\u2014 Joshua Macht"
|
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],
|
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": retire , retreat":[
|
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"\u2026 the enemy gave back \u2026",
|
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"\u2014 P. G. Wodehouse",
|
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"\u2026 it is certain that he gave back and ordered his soldiers to commence a slow and guarded retreat.",
|
|
"\u2014 Nathaniel Hawthorne"
|
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]
|
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},
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"\u02c8giv-\u02ccbak"
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],
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"Noun",
|
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"The union had to agree to certain givebacks in order to save the jobs of all its members.",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
|
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"The companies are also committed to community giveback as an integral part of their company culture. \u2014 Sarah Burchard, Forbes , 2 June 2022",
|
|
"The governor\u2019s office estimates the one-time giveback will cost the state $520 million, but the Department of Revenue could not provide an estimate of how many taxpayers will receive a check or what the average amount would be. \u2014 Dan Petrella, chicagotribune.com , 19 Apr. 2022",
|
|
"One hangup appears to be MLB\u2019s desire for an international draft with the giveback being the elimination of qualifying offers and draft pick compensation for free agents. \u2014 Joe Noga, cleveland , 9 Mar. 2022",
|
|
"To commemorate the grand opening, Smashburger will host a community giveback event with The Bridge Teen Center, a nonprofit community center that provides free programs and events for teens from neighboring communities. \u2014 Bob Bong, chicagotribune.com , 14 Dec. 2021",
|
|
"Our audience of parents, teachers and Gen Z consumers are passionate about using brands that have a giveback component. \u2014 David Hessekiel, Forbes , 25 May 2021",
|
|
"From the giveback side, there is and will be an endless need to provide blankets to homeless shelters and people affected by natural disasters over the years. \u2014 David Hessekiel, Forbes , 25 May 2021",
|
|
"Crossroads Church has taken part in local community giveback efforts in the past, such as distributing free Thanksgiving meals during Fall Feast. \u2014 Kaitlin Lewis, The Enquirer , 23 May 2021",
|
|
"Causes benefit as members of our community shop too, with an automatic giveback of at least 3% to nonprofit partners. \u2014 Afdhel Aziz, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2021",
|
|
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
|
|
"Two of them were formerly homeless and joined PATH to give back . \u2014 San Diego Union-Tribune , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"Lucky was such a good boy with a sweet disposition who loved to give back rubs. \u2014 cleveland , 9 June 2022",
|
|
"True nurturers, Pisces rising people do best in this lifetime to give back to other people on an emotional or spiritual level. \u2014 Glamour , 27 May 2022",
|
|
"Here\u2019s where to taste a delicious rainbow special and give back . \u2014 Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes , 16 June 2022",
|
|
"Circulate is a tool to get a message across, give back or build community. \u2014 Los Angeles Times , 15 June 2022",
|
|
"If someone wants to give back in their local community, what\u2019s a reader\u2019s first step",
|
|
"Several exemplary students being honored this year have decided to give back to their country by attending military academies. \u2014 Hunter Boyce, ajc , 5 June 2022",
|
|
"As part of his sentencing on Friday, Staley was ordered to pay a $10,000 fine and to give back the $4,000 the federal agent paid for his family\u2019s kit. \u2014 Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post , 31 May 2022"
|
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"1978, in the meaning defined above":"Noun",
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"13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"Verb"
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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"definitions":{
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": to cause a person or group to feel hurt, angry, or upset by something said or done":[
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"She didn't mean to give/cause offense ."
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-201823"
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},
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"give (something) up as a bad job":{
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"idiom"
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"definitions":{
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": to stop trying to do something because it cannot be done":[
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"I tried my best to persuade him, but in the end I gave it up as a bad job ."
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-202411"
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},
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"give someone the nod":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to give someone approval":[
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"She finally gave us the nod on the plans."
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]
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-202546"
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"give as good as one gets":{
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"idiom"
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": to be as forceful in fighting or arguing against others as they are in fighting or arguing against oneself":[
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"She can give as good as she gets in an argument with just about anybody."
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},
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},
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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"definitions":{
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": to stop employing (someone) because there is not enough work : lay off":[
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"\u2014 usually used as be given the pink slip Thousands of factory workers have been given the pink slip in recent months."
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-214017"
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},
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"give priority":{
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"idiom"
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": to deal with or do (something) first":[
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"These problems are important and should be given priority (over others).",
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"\u2014 often + to Give priority to the people who have been waiting the longest."
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]
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},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-214501"
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},
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"give credence to":{
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to believe":[
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"\u2014 usually used in negative statements Don't give credence to their gossip."
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]
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-223008"
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},
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"give (someone) the push":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to dismiss (someone) from a job : to fire (someone)":[
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"His boss gave him the push ."
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]
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},
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-224750"
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},
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"give/grant/do interviews":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to talk to reporters":[
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"an actor who has stopped giving/granting/doing interviews"
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]
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},
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-004630"
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},
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"give (someone) the shirt off one's back":{
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to do anything to help (someone)":[
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"She'd give me the shirt off her back if I ever needed help."
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-010307"
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},
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"give (someone) the runaround":{
|
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"type":[
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"idiom"
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],
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"definitions":{
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": to fail to give (someone) information or help that he or she needs by not answering questions or by not dealing with the problem directly":[
|
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"Their customer representatives keep giving me the runaround ."
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]
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-011325"
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},
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"give (something) a miss":{
|
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"type":[
|
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"idiom"
|
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],
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"definitions":{
|
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": to choose not to do (something) or go (somewhere)":[
|
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"I had so much else to do that I decided to give the party a miss ."
|
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]
|
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},
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"pronounciation":[],
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"synonyms":[],
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"antonyms":[],
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"synonym_discussion":"",
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"examples":[],
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"history_and_etymology":{},
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"first_known_use":{},
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220710-012543"
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}
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} |