| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
give back [ɡɪv bæk] | return something to its owner |
Other meanings
- restore a right, possession, or control
- repay kindness or service
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "give back"
- She gave back the book to the library.
- He gave back the money he found.
- After recovery, she wanted to give back by volunteering.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb give
give up
to stop trying or quit doing something
give away
to donate something for free
give in
to stop resisting, to surrender
give out
to distribute something to people
give off
to emit (a smell, light, heat, gas, etc.)
give into
to yield or surrender to something
give way
to yield or collapse
give over
to stop (doing something)
give onto
to open onto (a space, street, view, etc.)
give forth
to emit (a sound, smell, light, etc.)
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