give%20away
verb
- 1
To make a gift of (something).
“I didn't like that book, so I gave it away.”
- 2
To relinquish control over.
- 3
To formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom; often by her father.
“Who giveth away this woman to this man in Holy matrimony?”
- 4
(sometimes reflexive) To unintentionally reveal a secret, divulge undisclosed information, or expose someone.
“He gave away his hiding place when he accidentally sneezed.”
- 5
To concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.
“Despite giving away twenty pounds in weight, the challenger found a knock-out blow in the second round.”
- 6
To concede.
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