Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent[animate]] GIVE NP2[theme[inanimate[concrete]]] PP{to NP[recipient[animate]]} NP1[agent[animate]] GIVE NP3[recipient[animate]] NP2[theme[inanimate[concrete]]] Includes: GIVE AWAY; GIVE BACK; GIVE OUT; GIVE UP
Examples:
He gave her a bouquet of roses.
Can I give you my keys while I go to the pool?
Would you please give him the files.
Let's give the leftovers to the cat.
He gives a lot to charity every year.
I'll give you two pieces of licorice in exchange for six jelly beans.
She gave away that ugly vase.
They never give back the money.
The teacher gave out the exams a day early.
Do you have any clothes you can give up for a good cause?
The doctors gave her a new heart.
I gave the baby his medicine.
Mappings:
VerbNet: give-13.1-1,contribute-13.2
FrameNet: Giving
PropBank: give.01,give.02,give.03,give.06
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 8, 9, 14, 17, 22, 24, 25, 29
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
give_away 1
give_back 1
give_out 2
give_up 5
Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent[animate]] GIVE NP3[theme] (PP{P NP[recipient]}) NP1[agent[animate]] GIVE NP3[recipient] NP2[theme]
NOTE: NP2 is a personal resource or attribute of NP1
NOTE: compare carefully to sense 1; this sense does not deal with "possession" or legal transfer this sense also does not refer to physical items
NOTE: compare carefully to sense 4; this sense refers to an AGENT (volitional, intentional subject) giving resources, attributes, etc, and does NOT include natural forces or historical events Includes: GIVE AWAY; GIVE ONE'S BEST; GIVE SUCK; GIVE THANKS
Examples:
She gave tremendous energy and time to the new production.
He gave his life for his children.
The scholar was asked to give an opinion on the new painting.
They wouldn't give him the specifics of the plan.
He's giving a talk on identity theft next Thursday.
She won't give herself to just anyone.
He gave me his hand as I stepped from the carriage.
They have given his name to the police.
He gave this furniture collection the modern styling so popular today.
He gave away their location to the police.
The mother gave suck to the infant.
They gave thanks for their good fortune.
He gave tongue to his anger.
She gave up the right to her children when she abandoned them.
Don't give up now! (i.e. don't give up, relinquish effort.)
You really should give up smoking.
My dog settled in on the couch and wouldn't give an inch.
He gave me a wink.
He will give the sign to sit down.
I came to New York City and gave a speech to high profile members
of the media.
The bypasser was able to give CPR to the stricken man.
He gave the plants a good watering before he left.
The nurse gave care to the wounded.
Mappings:
VerbNet: give-13.1-1,contribute-13.2
FrameNet: Expressing_publicly
PropBank: give.01,give.08,give.15
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4, 7, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 21, 31, 34, 37, 38, 43, 44
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
give_away 2, 4
give_up 5
give_thanks 1
give_one's_best 1
give_suck 1
Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] GIVE NP2[patient[abstract]] PP{P NP[recipient]} NP1[agent] GIVE NP3[recipient] NP2[patient[abstract]]
Examples:
Will she give him a divorce?
The plan gives them two years to pay back the loan.
The administrator gave exemptions to anyone who had joined before 1997.
You should give your children as much freedom as they can responsibly handle.
The judge gave the man 20 years in prison.
She gave him the week off.
Please give me another chance!
You gave him an opportunity of showing greatness of character and
he did not seize it.
I gave the project a 50-50 chance of success, but John gave it
better odds.
His doctor is giving him the prognosis of a full recovery.
Mappings:
VerbNet: give-13.1-1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: give.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 5, 22, 35, 40, 41
Commentary:
NOTE: the subject is not intentionally giving the object. Syntax Is: NP1 GIVE NP2 PP{P NP[attribute]}
Examples:
The large window gave us our view of the sea.
Last year the farm gave us a bumper crop.
This is giving me an idea!
That boy is giving us all sorts of trouble.
We want this building to give visitors a sense of welcome.
Isaac Newton gave us calculus.
Rich food will give him indigestion.
The wet ceiling gave evidence of a leak in the roof.
That painting technique gives interesting texture to the walls.
Mappings:
VerbNet: give-13.1-1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: give.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 11, 13
Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1 GIVE IN/Give_WAY NP1 GIVE (PP) Includes: GIVE IN, GIVE WAY
Examples:
You must give in to my demands.
Aspens give way to pines as you approach the summit.
Mappings:
VerbNet: acquiesce-95
FrameNet: Giving_in,Surrendering
PropBank: give.07,give.08,give.09
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 23, 26, 33
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
give_in 1, 2
give_way 1, 4
Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1 GIVE NP2 NP1 GIVE (PP) Includes: GIVE OUT, GIVE WAY
Examples:
The dam looks ready to give any minute!
She's a tough leader who won't give under pressure.
The engine finally gave out.
Our supply of water will give out in a few days.
The bridge just gave way.
Mappings:
VerbNet: break_down-45.8
FrameNet: Giving_in,Surrendering
PropBank: give.05,give.07,give.08,give.09
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 23, 26, 33
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
give_out 3, 4
give_way 2, 3
Examples:
I'm going to give a reception for the new dean.
That band won't be giving another concert in our town this year.
Mappings:
VerbNet: conduct-111.1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: give.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 6, 32
Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[source] GIVE NP2 Includes: GIVE FORTH, GIVE OFF, GIVE OUT
Examples:
The chimney gave forth a thick smoke.
That new radio gives off a strange odor.
This radiator gives out a lot of heat.
Mappings:
VerbNet: substance_emission-43.4
FrameNet: Emitting
PropBank: give.01,give.04
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
give_out 1
give_forth 1
give_off 1, 2
Commentary: Syntax Includes: NP1[agent] GIVE NP[event/state] NP1[agent] GIVE NP2[theme/patient] NP3[event/state] NP1[agent] GIVE NP2[event/state] PP[theme/patient]
NOTE: the true light verb usage involves an eventive/stative noun complement, and is either 1) not semantically compatible with a recipient: ?I gave him a groan, OR 2) the indirect object or "to phrase" clearly represents a patient (as opposed to a goal or recipient) of the true predicate, as seen in "I gave the floor a sweep." If you see an indirect object or object of true phrase that is inanimate, it is more likely to be a light verb.
Examples:
He gave a shudder at the thought. (Recipient is odd)
We gave a collective gasp at the beautiful fireworks
display. (Recipient is odd)
She gave a small groan at the sight. (Recipient is odd)
She gave the floor a quick sweep and locked up the cafe. (Indirect
object, given-to is clearly a patient, not a goal/recipient)
He gave the radiator a kick with his foot. (Indirect object,
given-to is clearly a patient, not a goal/recipient)
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: give.LV
Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 GIVE[intransitive] PP{P NP[location]}
Examples:
The French doors give onto a terrace.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: give.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 30
Commentary: Narrow legal sense
Examples:
Wilson appointed Moore and gave bond and security and took the oath according to law.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: give.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 28
Commentary:
NOTE: Use this sense ONLY for the idioms listed. Includes: GIVE A DAMN; GIVE A HANG; GIVE A HOOT; GIVE AND TAKE; GIVE AWAY; GIVE BIRTH; GIVE CHASE; GIVE EAR; GIVE FULLMEASURE; GIVE IT A TRY; GIVE IT A WHIRL; GIVE NOTICE; GIVE RISE; GIVE THE AXE; GIVE THE BOUNCE; GIVE THE DEEP SIX; GIVE THE EYE; GIVE THE GATE; GIVE THE GLAD EYE; GIVE THE ONCE OVER; GIVE THE SACK; GIVE TONGUE TO; GIVE VOICE
Examples:
Her step-father gave her away at the wedding.
She gave birth in a blinding snowstorm.
He took off on a motorcycle and the police gave chase.
I'm giving notice at my job tomorrow.
I had to give him the axe because he never came in on time.
When he walked in, they all gave him the eye.
Mary gave John the gate when she saw him with another woman.
She gives the glad eye to any man who walks by.
My father always gave me the once over before I left.
She must find a new job because her employer just gave her the sack.
He gave tongue to his anger.
We should give these old plates the deep six.
What gives?
I don't give a damn.
They gave ear to all he had to say.
He gave voice to his opinions.
The new law gave rise to many complaints.
Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Quitting
PropBank: give.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 42
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
give_ear 1
give_a_hoot 1
give_the_once_over 1
give_the_sack 1
give_it_a_whirl 1
give_fullmeasure 1
give_notice 1, 2
give_the_glad_eye 1
give_the_eye 1
give_chase 1
give_tongue_to 1
give_a_damn 1
give_the_gate 1
give_away 3
give_the_axe 1, 2
give_it_the_deep_six 1
give_voice 1
give_birth 1, 2
give_a_hang 1
give_and_take 1
give_the_bounce 1
give_it_a_try 1, 2
give_rise 1