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give it to

VERB
burden
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afflict bother depress encumber hamper hinder lade oppress overload overwhelm weigh down
STRONG
crush cumber impede load obligate overcharge pile press snow strain tax trouble try vex worry
WEAK
bear down on dish it out dish out dump on make heavy saddle with snow under stick it to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist cheer comfort delight encourage further help make happy permit please promote
STRONG
release soothe unburden
WEAK
relieve
VERB
inflict
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exact expose levy wreak
STRONG
administer apply command deliver dispense extort force give require strike subject visit
WEAK
bring upon deal out force upon lay down the law mete out stick it to
Antonyms
STRONG
hold keep take withhold
VERB
lade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
freight load overload pile saddle
STRONG
afflict bother burden crush cumber depress encumber hamper handicap hinder impede obligate oppress overcharge overwhelm press snow strain tax trouble try vex weight worry
WEAK
bear down on dish it out dish out dump on make heavy saddle with snow under stick it to weigh down
Antonyms
STRONG
advance aid allow assist comfort delight encourage facilitate forward further help make happy permit please promote release soothe

Example Sentences

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They don’t want to give it to us.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

"If they give it to Senegal, it won't be the end of the world. We will accept because we are satisfied that we reached the final."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

This is the perfect time to give it to a crafty friend or neighbor.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

I commend them for recognizing him — they gotta give it to one of us, and he deserves it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

“Go to the front gate and give it to the guard.”

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron