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• Substantivo que designa o ato de ceder ou a capacidade de ceder sob pressão, como flexibilidade ou elasticidade.

A noun referring to the act of giving or the ability to yield under pressure, such as flexibility or elasticity.

incontável

1. Elasticity or flexibilityB2informal

   The ability of a material or object to bend or stretch under pressure without breaking.

   Elasticidade

   • The old mattress has lost its give.
   • These boots have good give around the ankles.
   • The rope showed some give when pulled hard.

   Sinônimosbounceelasticityflexibilityplayresilienceslackspringinessstretch

2. Concession or compromiseC1informal

   An act of yielding or making a concession in an argument or negotiation.

   Concessão

   • There was no give in his position during the talks.
   • She showed little give on the price.
   • The union refused to give on their demands.

   Sinônimosaccommodationcompromiseconcessionyielding

   Antônimosrigiditystubbornness

• Verbo que indica transferir algo a alguém, entregar, conceder, oferecer ou proporcionar algo a outra pessoa, ou realizar uma ação em benefício de alguém.

A verb used to indicate the act of transferring something to someone or performing an action for someone.

verbo irregular

1. Transfer possessionA1formal

   To hand over something to someone without expecting payment.

   Dar

   • She gave me a birthday present.
   • He gave his coat to the homeless man.
   • Please give me the book.

   Sinônimosawardbestowcontributedeliverdonateentrustfurnishgranthandhand overofferpasspresentprovidesupplytransfer

   Antônimoskeepreceivetakewithhold

2. Provide or supplyA1formal

   To provide something needed or requested.

   Dar

   • The teacher gave us homework.
   • They gave their support to the project.
   • The restaurant gives free Wi-Fi to customers.

   Sinônimosbestowdeliverfurnishgrantofferpresentprovidesupply

   Antônimoskeepretainwithhold

3. Deliver a performanceA2formal

   To perform or present something, like a speech or show.

   Fazer uma apresentação

   • She gave a speech at the conference.
   • The band gave an amazing concert.
   • He gave a detailed explanation of the problem.

   Sinônimosdeliverperformpresentput onrenderstage

4. Cause or produceB1formal

   To cause a particular effect or result.

   Causar

   • The news gave him a shock.
   • This medicine gives relief from pain.
   • The decision gave rise to controversy.

   Sinônimosbring aboutcausecreategenerateoccasionproduceyield

Variantes phrasalgive awaygive ingive offgive outgive up