give back

US /ɡɪv bæk/

UK /ɡɪv bæk/

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to return something to its owner

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Please give back the book you borrowed.

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I need to give back the tools to John.

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return restore hand back

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to contribute to the community or to charity, often after having received help or benefits

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It's important to give back to society.

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After his success, he decided to give back by funding scholarships.

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contribute donate repay reciprocate

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give give in back backing give up give away give trouble