English · Common Verbs
gives
/ɡɪvz/
[/ɡɪvz/]
third-person singular of give
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'give': he, she, or it hands over or provides something.
Example
He gives generously to local schools because he believes education changes young lives.
He gives generously to local schools because he believes education changes young lives.
Etymology
From Old English 'giefan' (to give).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense.