Verbs for Giving and Sending · Verbs: Causing Movement

to give someone something because of their success, hard work, specific achievements, etc.

"They reward good behavior."

"The company decided to reward its hardworking employees with a generous bonus at the end of the year."

to give something as a present to someone

"She gifts him a book."

"My grandmother gifted me her antique sewing machine which has been in our family for more than four generations."

to give personal property to someone through a legal instrument, typically after one's death

"The king bequeaths his crown to heirs."

"The old man bequeathed his entire fortune to the local animal shelter because he had no living relatives."

to distribute something among a group of people

"Pass around the snacks please."

"The teacher will pass around the worksheets for the students to complete during class."

to provide something, such as goods or services, for sale or distribution

"The shop purveys fresh fruit."

"This exclusive club purveys gourmet meals and fine wines to its discerning members every evening."

to provide with the tools, resources, or items necessary for a specific purpose or activity

"We equip the team well."

"The expedition team was equipped with specialized gear to survive the harsh Arctic conditions and complete their mission."

to dress someone with a particular set of clothing, often for a specific purpose or occasion

"Outfit the actors for the play."

"The theater company will outfit all the actors with historically accurate costumes for the upcoming period drama."

to offer something that people desire or require

"The restaurant caters to vegans."

"The new online service aims to cater to the growing demand for personalized fitness plans and healthy meal delivery."

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

"Send the doctor there."

"The courier will dispatch the package first thing tomorrow morning so it should arrive by Friday."

to send a letter or package by post

"I will mail the letter tomorrow."

"Can you mail this letter for me on your way to work because I am running late."

to give something to someone to take care of or keep safe

"Consign your valuables to the bank."

"The artist decided to consign her most prized sculptures to the gallery for safekeeping and potential exhibition."

to deliver something to a specific destination or recipient

"Send in your entry form."

"All participants are required to send in their completed application forms by the end of the month for consideration."

to hand a thing to a person to look at, use, or keep

"Give me the book."

"My grandmother gave me a beautiful watch for my birthday and I wear it every day."

to restore or return something that was lost or taken away

"Give back the lost item."

"The charity aims to give back opportunities to those who have faced significant hardship."

to physically take an object and give it to someone

"She hands the keys to him."

"Please hand me the salt shaker from the table because the food needs more seasoning."

to transfer the possession of something to someone else, particularly by putting it in their hands or somewhere reachable

"Pass the salt."

"Could you please pass the sugar to me across the table so I can sweeten my coffee?"

to give something to someone as a gift, often in a formal manner

"She presents a gift."

"The award ceremony will present the winners with trophies and a substantial cash prize."

to offer something and let the other person decide whether to accept or reject it

"He will proffer help."

"The company chose to proffer a settlement to avoid a lengthy court battle."

to recognize someone's achievements by giving them something such as an official prize, payment, etc.

"They award the prize."

"The committee will award a scholarship to the most deserving student."

to give something valuable, like family traditions, skills, or items, from one generation to the next

"Grandparents hand down traditions."

"This beautiful necklace has been handed down from mother to daughter in our family for over one hundred years."

to give someone something that one has enough of

"Can you spare a few dollars please?"

"The kind soldier spared the prisoner's life because he could not bring himself to kill an unarmed man."

to offer some or all of one's possessions, resources, etc, to another individual

"Please share your toys."

"It's important for neighbours to share their resources during difficult times."

to give something as a gift or donation to someone

"He gives away his old clothes."

"The radio station decided to give away free concert tickets to the first ten callers who phoned in this morning."

to give someone what is needed or necessary

"She provides food for the guests."

"The hotel will provide free breakfast and Wi Fi for all its guests."

to provide someone with something, such as help or services, especially as required or expected

"He will render aid."

"The skilled lawyer will render expert legal advice to help the client navigate the complex case."

to present or propose something to someone

"The company offered him a job."

"The company offered him a generous salary package including health insurance and a company car."

to provide something needed or wanted

"We supply food."

"The factory will supply the necessary components for the new product."

to have a person, letter, or package physically delivered from one location to another, specifically by mail

"Send the letter by mail."

"I will send you the photos from our vacation as soon as I download them from my camera."

to send something along its route from a stopping point in the middle of the journey

"Forward the letter now."

"Please forward the package to the main distribution center immediately."

to send something to a specific place or recipient

"Post this letter today."

"Please post the important documents to the head office immediately so they can be reviewed by the deadline."

to bring and give a letter, package, etc. to a specific person or place

"The postman delivers mail every morning."

"The postal service usually delivers packages before noon but sometimes they arrive later in the afternoon."