Providing Intangible Things (Give)

to offer an opportunity or possibility for someone to demonstrate their abilities, potential, or ideas in a given context

She decided to give the aspiring musician a chance to perform at the event.

to offer someone the option to make a decision between two or more alternatives or possibilities

She decided to give her partner a choice in deciding where to go for dinner.

to care or show concern about a particular issue, situation, or person

She doesn't give a damn about what others think of her unconventional style.

to cause pain and discomfort in someone's head

The loud music gave me a headache.

to display one's talents or skills in a public or private presentation

She gave a heartfelt performance at the charity event.

to deliver a formal presentation in front of a group of people about a specific topic

The president will give a speech at the commencement ceremony.

to formally inform someone or an organization about a decision, intention, or impending action

The teacher gave notice about the upcoming parent-teacher conference.

to allow someone to do something

The teacher gave permission for the students to work in groups on the project.

to make an attempt at doing or trying something, often with the intent of testing one's abilities or exploring a new experience

I've never tried rock climbing before, but I'll give it a go.

to assign a higher level of importance to a particular task or action over others

The company decided to give customer satisfaction priority in its business strategy.

to convey or create a specific perception, feeling, or idea in the minds of others through one's words, actions, or appearance

Her confident presentation gave the impression of competence and expertise.

to consider or contemplate a particular subject or idea

She gave the proposal a lot of thought before presenting it to the team.

to finally agree to something, especially after much resistance or arguing

After hours of negotiation, they finally gave way and agreed to the terms of the contract.

to offer encouragement, support, or motivation to someone

She gave heart to her friend who was going through a difficult time by offering a listening ear and words of encouragement

to deliver a formal, instructive, or informative speech or presentation to an audience

The professor will give a lecture on astrophysics to the students.

to create a particular situation or event

Social media platforms can give rise to both positive and negative trends.