gave away

VERB

reveal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disclose divulge

WEAK

betray blab discover expose inform leak let out let slip mouth spill tell uncover

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide secrete

WEAK

keep secret

VERB

unselfishly transfer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

devote donate hand out

WEAK

award bestow present

Antonyms

WEAK

conceal hide keep secret

Example Sentences

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The left-handed Halliday caused problems for the hosts, who gave away 18 runs in wides, although Bell again proved her invaluable presence as attack leader as the ODI side begins its transition.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Neither Roberts nor Barrett gave away their view, but both sounded genuinely troubled by this issue.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026

The company gave away the hardware and software for free and the system took off, particularly among small businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Given that he gave away $5,000 of his wife’s life-insurance payout as gifts to his five children, we can assume that he received a substantial sum.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

People screamed, wept, gave away their possessions, huddled in small groups for comfort and warmth.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt