give

verb /ɡɪv/

Freely transfer the possession of something.

Quick answer

Common synonyms for "give" include provide, supply, deliver, offer, grant, present. Choose by context — see groups below.

Synonyms for "give"

give —

providesupplydeliveroffergrantpresentcontribute

Antonyms for "give"

takewithhold

Examples in context

  • Let me give you a quick update.
  • She gave her team full ownership of the roadmap.
  • The framework gives developers a sane default.
Usage note

“Give” can be sharper as “offer” (suggestion), “provide” (resource), “grant” (permission), or “deliver” (result).