Be given and Give

Opposite meaning terms

Be given verb - Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined.

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Give is an antonym for be given in topics: fall victim to, accept delivery of something.

Give verb - To make a present of.

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Be given is an antonym for give.

Nearby Words: giving, given, giver

The Last Witch Hunter: 37th Dolan asking at least once per car ride to be given some weapon, and Kaulder stubbornly refusing to give him any.

Source: Running Gag / Film
In the Lightning Round where only one answer can be given, Harris will give the correct answer if the wrong one is given.

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In Star Ruler, empires can be given a number of traits which can give it powerful advantages or disadvantages.

Source: Minmaxer's Delight

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