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be given

/bi ˌgɪvən/
/bi ˈgɪvən/
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Other forms: was given; is given; been given; were given; are given; being given; am given

Definitions of be given
  1. verb
    have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
    synonyms: incline, lean, run, tend
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    types:
    take kindly to
    be willing or inclined to accept
    suffer
    be given to
    gravitate
    move toward
    type of:
    be
    have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
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