give out
Third Person
gives out
Present Participle
giving out
Past Tense
gave out
Past Participle
given out
1
to distribute something among a group of individuals
transitive
- The charity organization plans to give out food to the needy during the holiday season.
- The teacher will give out textbooks to the students at the beginning of the school year.
- The coach gives out uniforms to the sports team before the big game.
- The volunteers give blankets out to the homeless on cold winter nights.
- The local government will give free masks out to the public during a health crisis.
Synonyms:
2
to stop working or functioning
- The old car finally gave out after years of constant use.
- The computer gave out and crashed, losing all the unsaved work.
- The flashlight gave out because its batteries were drained.
- The tired hiker's legs gave out, and he couldn't continue the hike.
- The engine of the boat gave out in the middle of the lake, requiring a tow back to shore.
3
to release or discharge light, heat, vapor, or other forms of energy or substances
transitive
- The volcano gave out clouds of ash and smoke during its eruption.
- The campfire gave out a warm and comforting glow.
- The flower garden gives out a sweet fragrance in the spring.
- The electric lamp gives out a steady beam of light in the darkness.
Antonyms:
4
to run out or not have enough for a specific need or demand
- The food supplies gave out before the end of the winter, leaving them without provisions.
- The printer's ink cartridge gave out right in the middle of printing an important document.
- The patience of the audience gave out after hours of waiting for the delayed performance.
- The funding for the project gave out, forcing them to seek additional support.
- His luck eventually gave out, and he faced a series of unfortunate events.
5
to make an announcement or convey information to a group of people, often with the intention of publicizing or disseminating the information more widely
transitive
- The school principal gave out the news of the upcoming talent show during the morning assembly.
- The company will give out a press release to announce its new product launch.
- She gave out the exciting event details to all her social media followers.
- The radio station gave out weather updates to keep the public informed.
- The government agency gave out a statement regarding the new regulations.