giving

transitive verb

1. a : to make a gift of I give the remainder of my estate to my wife — compare convey, sell

   b : to award by formal verdict judgment was given against the plaintiff

2. a : to transfer from one's authority or custody the sheriff gave the prisoner to the warden

   b : to execute and deliver all officers must give bond

   c : to communicate or impart to another failed to give adequate notice

   d : to offer or submit for the consideration of another give testimony in court

3. : to yield possession of by way of exchange

4. a : to impose as punishment

   b : to award by formal verdict judgment was given against the plaintiff