given away

verb

Definition of given awaynext
past participle of give away
1
as in revealed
to make known (something abstract) through outward signs the insincerity of his apology was given away by that slight smirk on his face

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2
as in donated
to make a present of gave away all her potted plants when she moved

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for given away
  1. revealed
  2. donated
  3. shown
  4. betrayed
  5. given
  6. showed
  7. demonstrated
Verb
  • Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of revealed
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  • Of the 48 kids living there, Blair donated gifts for 26.
    Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This wouldn’t be the first time that the Wicked star has donated to the organization.
    Anna Chan, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of donated
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  • Video showed one worker stranded on a piece of the pier floating in the water being rescued by a first responder on a jet ski.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The television special was first shown on NBC in 1964.
    John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of shown
Verb
  • Ethan and Cameron feel betrayed and go off to ride jet skis.
    Griff Griffin, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Sure, their penalty killing and goaltending are what ultimately betrayed them in this game, and the penalty kill, so good most of the season, is suddenly becoming a big problem.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of betrayed
Verb
  • Paramount feels there’s more life in this spiky haired hedgehog, having recently given the go-ahead to another sequel that will open in 2027.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
  • That's not surprising, given the current cost of living.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of given
Verb
  • More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.
    Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of showed
Verb
  • Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This demonstrated my problem-solving skills and showed leadership potential.
    Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
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given away

given birth to

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