Gives

/ɡɪvz/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters

Definition of Gives

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
  2. (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).

    "I give it a 95% chance of success."

  3. To yield slightly when a force is applied.
  4. To collapse under pressure or force.

    "One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below."

  5. To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.

    "They're giving my favorite show!"

Anagrams of Gives

Words You Can Make

13 words can be made from the letters in "gives":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "gives" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

bendcedeflexmoveyieldestimateguesspredict

ANTONYMS

resistgetobtainreceivetake