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give back

UK
/ɡɪv bæk/
US
/ɡɪv bæk/

Translations

give backverb
gave back
Past Simple
given back
Past Participle
giving back
Gerund
UK
/ɡɪv bæk/
US
/ɡɪv bæk/
She promised to give back the book once she finished reading it.
Elle a promis de rendre le livre une fois qu'elle aurait fini de le lire.
redonnerS’emploie pour l’idée de restituer un état, une qualité ou un éclat antérieur.
The community worked hard to give back the park to its former glory.
La communauté a travaillé dur pour redonner au parc sa gloire d’antan.
Additional translations
redonnerAu sens de contribuer à la communauté ou de rendre en retour.
Synonyms
return
restore
reimburse
repay
restitute

Definitions

give backverb
To return something to its original owner or place.
She promised to give back the book once she finished reading it.
To restore or return something to a previous state or condition.
The community worked hard to give back the park to its former glory.
To contribute or donate to a community or cause, often as a form of repayment or gratitude.
After achieving success, he decided to give back by volunteering at local charities.
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