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Idiom: Give Back

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To return, restore (a thing to its original owner or location etc.).

Example: "Give me back my book!"

To contribute money, goods, or, especially, services for charitable purposes, as if in return for one's own success.

Example: "We organize this Thanksgiving dinner at the old-age home to give back to the community."

To recede; to retreat.

Example Sentences

1
I need to give back this book to the library tomorrow.
2
She always makes sure to give back anything she borrows.
3
The organization aims to give back to the community by providing free meals to the needy.
4
Please give back my pen, I need to take notes.
5
He decided to give back the money he stole from his parents.

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