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- verb transitive To make a
gift of (something). - verb transitive To
relinquish control over. - verb transitive To
formally hand over abride to thebridegroom ; often by herfather . - verb reflexive, transitive To
unintentionally reveal asecret , orexpose someone. - verb transitive To concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.
- verb sports to
concede
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- verb formally hand over to the bridegroom in marriage; of a bride by her father
- verb make a gift of
- verb make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
- verb give away information about somebody
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