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gives

GIVZ/ɡɪvz/

2 meanings of gives

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  1. 1
    verb
    The form of give used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    She gives her little brother a hug each morning.

    This map gives you a clear way to the park.

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  2. 2
    noun
    Plural of give. This form is rare, since people usually say amounts of give.
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gives is a form of give

give, verb: To put something into someone's hands or let them have it. Full entry

Forms
givegives he/she/itgiving -ing formgave past tensegiven past participle
Spelling
give → gives: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /z/.

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