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GIVE by Mind Map: GIVE

1. Give away

1.1. Example

1.1.1. Why did Nancy give all of her furniture away ?

1.1.2. give something to someone for free

1.1.3. We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don't give our surprise away by acting suspicious

1.2. Definition

1.2.1. Give something to someone else for free

1.2.2. Betray (a secret)

1.2.3. The filling station was giving away free gas.

2. Give back

2.1. Definition

2.1.1. Return an object

2.1.2. Return something you borrowed

2.2. Example

2.2.1. When are you going to give back the book to the teacher.

2.2.2. My brother borrowed my car. I have a feeling he's not about to give it back.

3. Give in

3.1. Definition

3.1.1. stop trying

3.1.2. reluctantly stop fighting or arguing

3.2. Examples

3.2.1. Never give in to obstacles, you can do it !

3.2.2. My boy friend did want to go ballet , but he finally give in .

4. Give off

4.1. Example

4.1.1. The perfume that Mary wore gave off a very strong fagrance

4.1.2. The police stopped the van because it was GIVING OFF a lot of black smoke.

4.2. Definition

4.2.1. To put forth; emit

5. Give over

5.1. Example

5.1.1. We've GIVEN the premises OVER to the new company.

5.2. Definition

5.2.1. Entrust, pass on responsibility

5.2.2. Entrust

6. Give onto

6.1. Example

6.1.1. The French windows GIVE ONTO the lawn.

6.2. Definition

6.2.1. Open into a place, for a door or window

7. Give out

7.1. Definition

7.1.1. distribute:

7.1.2. become very tired (inf.)

7.2. Example

7.2.1. I earn extra money by giving out brochures on the street.

7.2.2. I hope this car doesn't give out in the middle of the desert.

8. Give up

8.1. Definition

8.1.1. surrender something

8.1.2. quit a habit

8.1.3. stop trying

8.1.4. surrender

8.2. Example

8.2.1. The police told the thief to give his gun up.

8.2.2. My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up.

8.2.3. I am giving up smoking as of January 1st.

8.2.4. Never give up learning English!