gives, gave, given, giving
to give away
phrasal verbC
To provide something for free to someone
- 1She decided to give away her old clothes to charity.
- 2They gave away free samples at the store.
When you give something away, you are offering it to someone for free. This means you are not asking for any money in return. It is a kind gesture to provide something to someone without expecting anything in exchange.
Remember, when you give something away, make sure the recipient understands that it is a gift and not a loan. Clarifying this can prevent misunderstandings or awkward situations in the future.
during a team meeting
The Surprise Announcement
Jeffrey
Hey Karen, did you hear about the new company policy?
Karen
No, what is it about?
Jeffrey
They're planning to give away free gym memberships to all employees.
Karen
That's amazing! I could really use that.
at a community event
Unexpected Generosity
Kevin
Did you hear about the raffle at the event today?
Sandra
Yes, they're planning to give away some amazing prizes!
Kevin
I hope I win something. It would be nice to get a surprise.
Sandra
Even if we don't win, it's great that they're doing this for everyone.
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Similar to "to give away":
- 1donate
- 2hand out