give long

Meanings

• Verb

  To hand over or convey something, especially voluntarily and often formally or ceremonially.

• Verb

  To bestow or confer a right or privilege upon.

• Verb

  To yield or provide a certain quantity or amount of something, especially in response to a demand or request.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with give long
glove , dove , love , above , shove , move

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Variants

List of all variants of give long that leads to same result
De Long , George Washington De Long , Long

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Forms

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gave, gave long, gives, gave longs, given, given long

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Etymology

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The word 'give' comes from an Old English word 'giefan', meaning 'to bestow, grant, or confer'. The word 'long' comes from the Old English word 'lang', meaning 'length' or 'duration'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'give it long' was popularized by the British band The Clash in their song of the same name.

2. In medieval Europe, a 'long gift' was a gift that was given over a period of time, rather than all at once.

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Related Concepts

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1. Donation: The act of giving or bestowing something, especially money, to a cause, charity, or person.

2. Grant: A formal permission or authorization, especially one conferring a right to use land or other property.

3. Concession: An act of yielding or surrendering, especially in return for something.

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Culture

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In literature, 'give long' is often used metaphorically to represent a sense of patience or endurance. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth is urged to 'give long' in his pursuit of power and revenge. In music, the phrase 'give it long' is used to encourage listeners to keep dancing or to give a performance their full attention.

How to Memorize "give long"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of handing something over to someone or the idea of bestowing a privilege or right.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'give' with the idea of generosity or kindness, and the word 'long' with the idea of duration or endurance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gifts Last: Give Long' to remember the meaning of the word.

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