give%20away

verb

  1. 1

    To make a gift of (something).

    I didn't like that book, so I gave it away.
  2. 2

    To relinquish control over.

  3. 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. 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. 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. 6

    To concede.

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