give away
give something for free
To give something to someone without asking for money or anything in return.
I'm going to give away my old bike to my cousin because I don't use it anymore.
"give" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "give" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
give
away
give awayTo give something to someone without asking for money or anything in return.I'm going to give away my old bike to my cousin because I don't use it anymore.
back
give backto return something to the person or place it came from, especially after borrowing or using it.Please give back my pen when you’re finished with it.
in
give inTo finally agree to do something you did not want to do, usually after being pressured or persuaded.After hours of begging, her parents finally gave in and let her go to the party.
in to
give in toto finally agree to do something or accept something after first refusing or resisting itAfter hours of negotiation, the manager finally gave in to the team's request for flexible hours.
out
give outto hand something to each person in a group; to distribute.The teacher gave out the exam papers to the students.
up
give upTo stop making an effort to do something because it is too difficult or seems impossible.After several failed attempts, she decided to give up learning the guitar.
give back
return something
to return something to the person or place it came from, especially after borrowing or using it.
Please give back my pen when you’re finished with it.
give in
agree reluctantly
To finally agree to do something you did not want to do, usually after being pressured or persuaded.
After hours of begging, her parents finally gave in and let her go to the party.
give in to
agree after refusing
to finally agree to do something or accept something after first refusing or resisting it
After hours of negotiation, the manager finally gave in to the team's request for flexible hours.
give out
distribute
to hand something to each person in a group; to distribute.
The teacher gave out the exam papers to the students.
give up
stop trying
To stop making an effort to do something because it is too difficult or seems impossible.
After several failed attempts, she decided to give up learning the guitar.