phrasal verb 'give back'
Phrasal verbMain 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.

Features of Using "give back"

Separability:Separable Transitivity:Transitive Level:A1 Verb:give Particle:back

Often used in the context of returning borrowed items or doing something good in return.

Other phrasal verbs with the verb give

never-give-up

give up

to stop trying or quit doing something
give-away

give away

to donate something for free
give-in

give in

to stop resisting, to surrender
give-out

give out

to distribute something to people