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give out

verb

  1. tr to emit or discharge
  2. tr to publish or make known

    the chairman gave out that he would resign

  3. tr to hand out or distribute

    they gave out free chewing gum on the street

  4. intr to become exhausted; fail

    the supply of candles gave out

  5. informal.
    intrfoll byto to reprimand (someone) at length
  6. tr cricket (of an umpire) to declare (a batsman) dismissed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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She said the charity had "all sorts of food" to give out, adding: "If you do have a fussy dog or cat, we will try to help."

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He formed a partnership group called Eclipse, just like the awards given out for the best horses in the country.

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"I was unlucky, I went for a couple of challenges and my knee just gave out. I don't think there was an overarching reason why. It was just luck of the draw."

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The SpaceX and Tesla boss travelled to the state to give out millions of dollars to voters who pledged to support conservative causes.

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The judge, who smiled often at the children and sometimes asked them how they were doing, explained to the two she does not give out work permits.

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