Phrasal Verb - Giving Back
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.Definition
To return something that was previously borrowed or possessed, or to provide help or resources to a cause or organization. This phrasal verb can also mean to make amends for past mistakes or wrongdoings.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | I forgot my wallet at the restaurant, but the waiter gave it back to me when I returned the next day. |
| 2 | After realizing the error, the company gave back the overpaid money to its customers. |
| 3 | The thief was caught and forced to give back the stolen goods. |
| 4 | The community came together to give back to those in need during the holiday season. |
| 5 | The company's CEO gave back to the employees by offering bonuses and raises. |
| 6 | The politician was asked to give back the campaign donations from a controversial donor. |
| 7 | The returning soldier was given a hero's welcome and asked to give back to the community. |
| 8 | The students were asked to give back their pens and notebooks at the end of the class. |
| 9 | The chef gave back the extra dough to the customer as a gesture of goodwill. |
| 10 | The defendant was ordered to give back the stolen property as part of his sentence. |