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give has 42 distinct synonyms spread across 23 of its 45 senses. Each sense below keeps its own list, because a synonym belongs to a meaning and not to a word: swapping one sense's substitute into another sense's sentence is how a thesaurus makes writing worse. Its one recorded opposite is take.
Counts are distinct word forms across every sense. A synonym that appears under three senses is counted once here and shown three times below, under each sense it belongs to.
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
“Don't pay him any mind”
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
“Throw a glance”
leave with; give temporarily
“Can I give you my keys while I go in the pool?”
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
“She committed herself to the work of God”
give (as medicine)
“I gave him the drug”
give or convey physically
“She gave him First Aid”
contribute to some cause
“I gave at the office”
estimate the duration or outcome of something
“He gave the patient three months to live”
deliver in exchange or recompense
“I'll give you three books for four CDs”
present to view
“He gave the sign to start”
perform for an audience
“Pollini is giving another concert in New York”
propose
“He gave the first of many toasts at the birthday party”
accord by verdict
“give a decision for the plaintiff”
manifest or show
“This student gives promise of real creativity”
offer in good faith
“He gave her his word”
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
“give one's opinion”
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
“You gave me to think that you agreed with me”
allow to have or take
“I give you two minutes to respond”
inflict as a punishment
“She gave the boy a good spanking”
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
“She gave herself to many men”
proffer (a body part)
“She gave her hand to her little sister”
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
Synonyms, antonyms and the broader and narrower relations for give come from Princeton University’s WordNet. Full sources and licences.