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Term: GIVE
Definition: Give means to give something to someone else without expecting anything in return. For example, if you give your friend a toy, you are giving it to them as a gift. Give can also mean to offer something for someone else to consider, like when a witness gives testimony in court. Sometimes, a group of people called a jury will give a decision in a court case, like giving someone a punishment or awarding money to someone who was wronged.
give, verb
These examples illustrate how "give" can be used in different contexts. In the first example, Jack voluntarily transferred ownership of the car to his daughter as a gift. In the second example, the First Amendment grants citizens the right to free speech through a formal process. In the third example, the witness presented their testimony for the jury to consider. In the fourth example, the jury imposed a sentence or awarded damages through their verdict.