gives away

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Gives away means to transfer something without receiving payment: She gives away her old clothes to charity.

It also means to reveal or betray inadvertently: His expression gives away his true feelings.

In weddings, to give away the bride is to ceremonially present her to the groom.

A giveaway is something distributed free or a telltale sign.

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Opposites
transfer for compensation

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Transfers for payment

trades · monetizes · barters · markets · auctions

direction of possession

gives awaykeeps

Retains or strongholds

receives · takes · acquires · collects · claims

information disclosure

gives awayconceals

Keeps from being seen

hides · covers up · guards · withholds · protects

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G