Gives
/ɡɪvz/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters
Definition of Gives
verb
- (ditransitive) To move, shift, provide something abstract or concrete to someone or something or somewhere.
- (ditransitive) To estimate or predict (a duration or probability) for (something).
"I give it a 95% chance of success."
- To yield slightly when a force is applied.
- To collapse under pressure or force.
"One pillar gave, then more, and suddenly the whole floor pancaked onto the floor below."
- To provide, as, a service or a broadcast.
"They're giving my favorite show!"
Anagrams of Gives
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
g2
i1
v4
e1
s1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Gives
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Gives"
Gives is a 5-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Gives" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "gives" is a low-scoring word.