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gives away

VERB

reveal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disclose divulge

WEAK

betray blab discover expose inform leak let out let slip mouth spill tell uncover

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide secrete

WEAK

keep secret

VERB

unselfishly transfer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

devote donate hand out

WEAK

award bestow present

Antonyms

WEAK

conceal hide keep secret

Example Sentences

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Maybe she’s concerned that he could become financially unstable and a burden to her if he gives away too much.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Alex gives away his power to Laura time and time again in “Wayward,” but we see it most clearly in the series’ finale.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025

The UK makes a trade deal, Bill Gates gives away more money, and OpenAI stays a non-profit.

From Slate • May 10, 2025

Jayne was referred to Holistic Hoarding two years ago to help, and now gives away boxes week after week, something which the charity says 12 months ago would have been "impossible" for her.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2025

When what affects two verbs in the same sentence, the verbs should be alike—both singular or both plural, not one of each: What gives away Phyllis's age is her bad knees.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner