Give back | EWA Phasal Verbs Dictionary
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Give back

/ɡɪv bæk/

B1

PreIntermediate

1. To return something to someone.

  • She promised to give back the book she borrowed last week.
  • After the concert, the singer decided to give back to the community by donating to local charities.

2. To restore or recompense something to someone.

  • The government plans to give back the land to its rightful owners.
  • He tried to give back the joy and happiness the community had shown to him.

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