to give

'to give away' means to give something for free, for no payment.

• In this issue of the magazine, they are giving away a free CD
  
• I gave away all my old clothes that were too small for me.
  

'to give back' means to return something borrowed.

• I still have your book at home. I must remember to give you it back.
  
• Every time he borrows money from me, he never gives it back.
  

'to give in' means to stop making an effort.

• You're doing really well. Don't give in now. Keep going.
  
• He has refused again and again. He's not going to give in and change his mind.
  

'to give out' means to distribute.

• As people arrive, can you give out these questionnaires for them to fill in.
  
• He was giving out leaflets on the street.
  

'to give out' means to break down or stop working from tiredness or overuse

• It was a very old machine. It's not surprising it has given out.
  
• My car finally gave out last week. I will have to buy a new one.
  

'to give up' means to stop doing something permanently.

• I haven't had a cigarette for over a month. I have given up smoking.
  
• I have given up playing football. I'm too old for it.
  

'to give up' means to abandon or end, a search for example.

• The key is nowhere to be found. We have given up looking for it.
  
• I've given up waiting for him. He is not going to come so I'm going home.
  

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