GIVE


Meaning of GIVE in English

verb

BAD : She gave to him some cheese sandwiches.

GOOD : She gave him some cheese sandwiches.

BAD : They always give to the new students a warm welcome.

GOOD : They always give the new students a warm welcome.

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give sth to sb BUT give sb sth (WITHOUT to )

Compare: 'They gave a medal to each member of the team.' 'They gave each member of the team a medal.'

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