given away

verb

Definition of given awaynext
past participle 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 donated
to make a present of gave away all her potted plants when she moved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
  1. revealed
  2. donated
  3. shown
  4. betrayed
  5. given
  6. showed
  7. demonstrated
Verb
  • Though no official cause of death has been revealed.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 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
  • More recently, the Grammy winner donated $5 million to relief funds in October to help victims of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, which decimated parts of the South.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of donated
Verb
  • Relying on the philanthropic support of the Murdoch Institute, the work is progressing rapidly and has been shown to be effective already in mice, pigs and sheep.
    Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The television special was first shown on NBC in 1964.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of shown
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
  • Bill Clinton pardoned fugitive financier Marc Rich, whose ex-wife Denise had given $200,000 to the Democratic Party in 2000, on his last day in office in 2001.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Yet the game held more significance for sentimental reasons given the mammoth trade intertwining the two teams’ futures.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of given
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
  • 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
  • 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
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