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Giving and sharing

A set of simple verbs for giving, taking, and moving everyday things between people.

A1A210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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give

verb · 3 examples
  1. I give my friend a pencil.
  2. She can give him the last cookie.
  3. Please give the book to your sister.

take

verb · 3 examples
  1. I take the cup from the table.
  2. Please take one apple for lunch.
  3. He can take the book from the shelf.

bring

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please bring the bag here.
  2. She will bring the plates to the kitchen.
  3. Can you bring your notebook to class?

send

verb · 3 examples
  1. I send a parcel to my cousin.
  2. They send the letter by mail.
  3. She will send the package this afternoon.

receive

verb · 3 examples
  1. He will receive a gift today.
  2. I receive the book from the teacher.
  3. They receive fresh fruit at the door.

pass

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please pass the salt.
  2. She can pass me the scissors.
  3. He will pass the ball to his brother.

share

verb · 3 examples
  1. We can share this pizza.
  2. They share a small room.
  3. Please share your crayons with your sister.

borrow

verb · 3 examples
  1. I borrow a pen from my friend.
  2. Can I borrow your bike for an hour?
  3. She will borrow a book from the library.

lend

verb · 3 examples
  1. I lend my umbrella to Sam.
  2. Can you lend me your ruler?
  3. She will lend her jacket for the trip.

offer

verb · 3 examples
  1. He will offer you a seat.
  2. I offer her some water.
  3. She can offer me a cookie.

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