definition of
give

[1] #1 give v. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold". wn

[2] #2 give v. [yield, afford] be the cause or source of; "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information". wn

[3] #3 give v. transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care". wn

[4] #4 give v. convey or reveal information; "Give one's name". wn

[5] #5 give v. [pay] convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow; "Don't pay him any mind"; "give the orders"; "Give him my best regards"; "pay attention". wn