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Verbs of Causing Movement - Verbs for Giving and Sending

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to giving and sending such as "pass", "offer", and "dispatch".

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Categorized English Verbs of Causing Movement
to give
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to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

Ex: Can you give me the scissors to cut this paper ?
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to restore or return something that was lost or taken away

Ex: The police department gave back the stolen jewelry to its owner .
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to hand
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to physically take an object and give it to someone

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .
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to pass
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to transfer the possession of something to someone else, particularly by putting it in their hands or somewhere reachable

Ex: She passed a cup of tea to the headmaster .
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to give something to someone as a gift, often in a formal manner

Ex: The school board will present certificates of achievement to the top-performing students at the graduation ceremony .
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to offer something and let the other person decide whether to accept or reject it

Ex: In a gesture of goodwill , she proffered a plate of freshly baked cookies to her new neighbors .
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to reward
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to give someone something because of their success, hard work, specific achievements, etc.

Ex: The community decided to reward the volunteer firefighters with a ceremony to express gratitude for their service .
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to award
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to recognize someone's achievements by giving them something such as an official prize, payment, etc.

Ex: The jury will award the winning design with a cash prize and the opportunity for implementation .
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to gift
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to give something as a present to someone

Ex: The charity organization plans to gift toys to underprivileged children during the holiday season .
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to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next

Ex: The leather jacket he 's wearing was handed down to him from his cousin , who used to be a biker .
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to give personal property to someone through a legal instrument, typically after one's death

Ex: As a gesture of gratitude , the elderly couple decided to bequeath a portion of their savings to their loyal caregiver .
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to spare
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to give someone something that one has enough of

Ex: She decided to spare her old clothes to the shelter , knowing they would be put to good use .
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to share
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to offer some or all of one's possessions, resources, etc, to another individual

Ex: The generous donor decided to share his wealth with charitable causes .
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to give something as a gift or donation to someone

Ex: The bakery gives unsold pastries away to reduce food waste.
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to distribute something among a group of people

Ex: Please pass around the handouts to everyone in the room .
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to give someone what is needed or necessary

Ex: The community center provides after-school programs and activities for children .
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to render
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to provide someone with something, such as help or services, especially as required or expected

Ex: As a responsible employer , the company renders necessary training to ensure employees ' skill development .
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to offer
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to present or propose something to someone

Ex: He generously offered his time and expertise to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs .
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to supply
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to provide something needed or wanted

Ex: The government promises to supply aid to regions affected by the natural disaster .
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to purvey
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to provide something, such as goods or services, for sale or distribution

Ex: The bookstore has been purveying rare and antique books for decades .
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to equip
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to provide with the tools, resources, or items necessary for a specific purpose or activity

Ex: The fitness center is designed to equip gym-goers with a variety of exercise machines for their workouts .
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to outfit
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to dress someone with a particular set of clothing, often for a specific purpose or occasion

Ex: The costume department outfit all the dancers in vibrant dresses for the performance .
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to offer something that people desire or require

Ex: The online platform caters to users seeking a wide range of information.
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to send
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to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

Ex: They promised to send the signed contract to us by the end of the week .
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to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

Ex: In emergency situations , paramedics are dispatched to provide immediate medical care .
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to send something along its route from a stopping point in the middle of the journey

Ex: The package was forwarded to the next distribution center .
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to post
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to send something to a specific place or recipient

Ex: As a courtesy , the office will post the documents to clients who prefer hard copies rather than digital versions .
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to mail
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to send a letter or package by post

Ex: She mails a letter to her grandmother every month .
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to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

Ex: Right now , the delivery person is actively delivering parcels to various addresses .
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to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe

Ex: She consigned her beloved dog to the care of the trusted pet sitter while she went on vacation .
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to deliver something to a specific destination or recipient

Ex: We can send in our orders to the supplier via email .
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