10 Common Phrasal Verbs with “Give” – Meanings and Example Sentences (Audio)
Give away
to give someone something that you no longer need; to reveal a secret to someone
You can’t give away this book. That was Grandpa’s present for your fifth birthday.
I hate Wendy because she gave away my secret.
What will happen if he gives away our plan?
Give up
to stop doing something
He gave up smoking three years ago.
Don’t give up. You’re almost there.
I promised my wife that I would give up staying out late.
Give out
to stop working; to make known to people; to give something to a group of people
My batteries gave out.
They were giving out flyers to the passengers.
The news was given out by the reporter.
Give over
to stop doing something because it’s annoying
That’s annoying. Give over your screaming.
Give over, Mark. I don’t want to listen to it anymore.
I guess the rain will soon give over.
Give in
to accept that you cannot win; to hand in
There’s no point in persuading him. He will never give in.
The police will not give in to the criminals.
Today is the deadline to give in your assignment.
Give off
to produce something such as heat, light, or a smell
Vehicles give off a large amount of smoke every day.
This air-conditioner has been broken. It has given off lots of heat.
This plant gave off a terrible smell.
Give back
to return something to its owner
Can you please give this comic back to John?
Please give it back after you use it.
Give it back. It’s not yours.
Give it up for
to ask someone to cheer and applaud
Everybody, give it up for James Smith.
Let’s give it up for this film star.
We gave it up for Linda when she showed up on stage.
Give onto
to have a view of or passage to something
The window gives onto the garden.
The bedroom gives onto the balcony.
The doors give onto the football pitch.
Give up on
to stop hoping or believing that someone will change
I gave up on her.
Although I know that he isn’t loyal, I just can’t give up on him.
Please don’t give up on me. I’ll do my best this time.
