Definitions

1. verb

to present or transfer something to someone, typically as a gift or payment

“She gave her friend a beautiful painting for her birthday.”

2. verb (archaic)

to have or take a specified quantity or amount of something

“The ship gave six feet of clearance in the harbor.”

3. noun (archaic)

a gift or present

“The gave was a beautiful vase, handmade by the artist.”

4. past tense (of give)

past tense of give

“I gave my sister a hug when I saw her.”