give back

/gɪv bæk/
/gɪv bæk/
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Other forms: gave back; given back; giving back; gives back

Definitions of give back
  1. verb
    pay back
    synonyms: refund, repay, return
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    types:
    reimburse
    pay back for some expense incurred
    restitute, restore
    give or bring back
    type of:
    pay
    give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
Pronunciation
US
/gɪv bæk/
UK
/gɪv bæk/
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