gave away

verb

Definition of gave awaynext
past tense of give away
1
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face

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2
as in volunteered
to make a present of gave away all her potted plants when she moved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave away
  1. revealed
  2. donated
  3. showed
  4. gave
  5. demonstrated
  6. betrayed
  7. presented
  8. provided
Verb
  • See the full advent calendar here, where a new image will be revealed each day until December 25.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Director Christopher Nolan's next movie has officially been revealed as The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem about Odysseus' long journey home after the Trojan War.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of revealed
Verb
  • Of the 48 kids living there, Blair donated gifts for 26.
    Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The hotel sells furniture it no longer wishes to use to employees, with the proceeds donated to charities including the Children’s Cancer Fund or the Stadsmission, a charity supporting the homeless.
    Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of donated
Verb
  • To some, that showed a lack of overall concern about spills.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Herro also showed lob chemistry with Ware, which is something to keep any eye on going forward.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of showed
Verb
  • So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The combination of her influence, teenage rebellion and the blueprints left by his favorite artists gave him a confidence that became foundational.
    Rembert Browne, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gave
Verb
  • The first round demonstrated that teams able to limit penalties not only avoid unnecessary setbacks but also maintain control of the game’s tempo and flow, an essential aspect of playoff success.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Primarily a box-to-box midfielder with a relentless engine and combative instincts, Gomez demonstrated his eye for goal with a spectacular effort past Alisson to earn Paraguay their first victory over Brazil in 16 years in a World Cup qualifier in October.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
Verb
  • Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise is a slim but thought-provoking text about loneliness, trauma, and how vulnerable members of society can be betrayed by those who were meant to protect them.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
  • History is rife with examples of leaders betrayed by their closest confidants.
    Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of betrayed
Verb
  • By chance, Mellon attended a lecture near his seaside cottage in Guilford, Connecticut, where Fink presented, focusing on the Poughkeepsie Bridge.
    Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • For Phillips, the film presented a fun, new costume challenge.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of presented
Verb
  • When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Given how much aid the United States has already provided to Ukraine, there is not much room for Washington to expand the flow of arms quantitatively, and further qualitative increases would entail unacceptable escalation risks.
    Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of provided
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