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to give back
[phrase form: give]
01
to return something that was previously received from a specific person or thing, such as money
Transitive: to give back sth
Example
Can you please give back the pen I lent you yesterday?
She promised to give back the money she borrowed from her friend.
It 's important to give back items in the same condition you received them.
02
to restore or return something that was lost or taken away
Ditransitive: to give back something lost or stolen to sb
Example
The police department gave back the stolen jewelry to its owner.
The police requested that the stolen artwork be given back to the art museum.
He promised to give back the lost wallet to its rightful owner.
03
to contribute money, goods, or services to charitable causes as a way of showing gratitude for one's own success or good fortune
Intransitive: to give back | to give back to sb/sth
Example
The organization is committed to giving back through various programs.
He decided to give back by volunteering.
Many successful entrepreneurs choose to give back to their communities by donating to local charities.
Example
Can you please give back the pen I lent you yesterday?
She promised to give back the money she borrowed from her friend.
It's important to give back items in the same condition you received them.
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