Verbs for Giving and Sending

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

The librarian gave me a book to borrow for my research.

to return something that was previously received from a specific person or thing, such as money

She will give the book back to the library when she's finished reading it.

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

He gave me a high-five, slapping his hand against mine.

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

to offer something and let the other person decide whether to accept or reject it

The job applicant nervously proffered their resume to the interviewer.

to give someone something because of their success, hard work, specific achievements, etc.

The teacher decided to reward the students who performed exceptionally well on the exam with extra recess time.

a sum of money or other compensation granted by a court as the result of a legal judgment

The court made an award of damages to the injured worker.

something that we give to someone because we like them, especially on a special occasion, or to say thank you

He put the gift under the Christmas tree.

to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next

He decided to hand down his grandfather's antique pocket watch to his son.

to give personal property to someone through a legal instrument, typically after one's death

She decided to bequeath her family heirlooms to her grandchildren, ensuring they would stay within the family.

to give someone something that one has enough of

He decided to spare the extra supplies to the local charity.

any of the equal portions of a company's stock that is available for public to buy and gain benefit

She bought 100 shares of the tech startup during its IPO.

to give something as a gift or donation to someone

She decided to give away her old clothes to a local charity.

to distribute something among a group of people

The teacher passed around a list of supplies needed for the project.

to give someone what is needed or necessary

The company will provide training for all new employees.

to provide someone with something, such as help or services, especially as required or expected

During the event, the organizers will render information about the schedule and activities to the attendees.

to present or propose something to someone

She kindly offered her assistance to anyone in need.

to provide something needed or wanted

The grocery store will supply fresh produce and other essentials to the community.

to provide something, such as goods or services, for sale or distribution

The local bakery takes pride in purveying freshly baked bread and pastries to the community.

to provide with the tools, resources, or items necessary for a specific purpose or activity

The school is planning to equip the science laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment.

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

She carefully selected her outfit for the interview, wanting to make a good impression.

to offer something that people desire or require

The store is known for catering to the preferences of local shoppers.

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

I need to send this important document to the head office by express mail.

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

The manager quickly dispatched a team to investigate the reported issue.

to or toward the front

She stepped forward to address the audience.

a specific occasion during the day when letters, packages, and other mail are collected or delivered by postal workers

The morning post arrived earlier than usual today.

to send a letter or package by post

He mailed his application to the university yesterday.

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep.

to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe

The traveler consigned her valuable belongings to the hotel's safe while exploring the city.

to deliver something to a specific destination or recipient

They decided to send in their application forms by mail.