give

give someone away		reveal hidden information about someone	His wife gave him awayto the police.
give someone away		take the bride to the altar	My father gave me awayat my wedding.
give something away		ruin a secret	My little sister gave the surprise party away by accident.
give something away		give something to someone for free	The library was giving away old books on Friday.
give something back		return a borrowed item	I have to give these skates back to Franz before his hockey game.
give in		reluctantly stop fighting or arguing	My boyfriend didn't want to go to the ballet, but he finally gave in.
give something out		give to many people (usually at no cost)	They were giving outfree perfume samples at the department store.
give something up		quit a habit	I am giving up smoking as of January 1st.
give up		stop trying	My maths homework was too difficult so I gave up.

English Phrasal Verbs

Let's have a look at the verb 'to give' combined with particles. Here are some of the most common expressions: 'to give away' means to give something for free, for no payment. In this issue of the magazine, they are giving away a free CD I gave away all my old clothes that were too small for me. 'to give back' means to return something borrowed. I still have your book at home. I must remember to give you it back. Every time he borrows money from me, he never gives it back. 'to give in' means to stop making an effort. You're doing really well. Don't give in now. Keep going. He has refused again and again. He's not going to give in and change his mind. 'to give out' means to distribute. As people arrive, can you give out these questionnaires for them to fill in. He was giving out leaflets on the street. 'to give out' means to break down or stop working from tiredness or overuse It was a very old machine. It's not surprising it has given out. My car finally gave out last week. I will have to buy a new one. 'to give up' means to stop doing something permanently. I haven't had a cigarette for over a month. I have given up smoking. I have given up playing football. I'm too old for it. 'to give up' means to abandon or end, a search for example. The key is nowhere to be found. We have given up looking for it. I've given up waiting for him. He is not going to come so I'm going home.