# gives

Pronunciation: say "GIVZ" /ɡɪvz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of give. — third-person singular simple present indicative of give
   - Simple: The form of give used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.
   - _The committee gives small grants to local artists each spring._
   - _Regular exercise gives many people more energy throughout the day._

## Noun

2. Plural of give. Rare, as the noun is usually uncountable. — plural of give
   - Simple: Plural of give. This form is rare, since people usually say amounts of give.

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