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give vs release

release vs give

give and release both are nouns.

give and release both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give Yes No Yes No
release Yes No Yes No
As verbs, release is a hyponym of give; that is, release is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give:
  • give: place into the hands or custody of
  • release: part with a possession or right
As verbs, release is a hypernym of give; that is, release is a word with a broader meaning than give:
  • give: endure the loss of
  • release: part with a possession or right
Other hypernyms of give include free, give up, relinquish, resign.
give (noun) release (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
the act of liberating someone or something
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
the act of allowing a fluid to escape
a formal written statement of relinquishment
(music) the act or manner of terminating a musical phrase or tone
merchandise issued for sale or public showing (especially a record or film)
a device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
an announcement distributed to members of the press in order to supplement or replace an oral presentation
a legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation
euphemistic expressions for death
a process that liberates or discharges something
give (verb) release (verb)
proffer (a body part) generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man eliminate (a substance)
occur make (assets) available
estimate the duration or outcome of something prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
dedicate release, as from one's grip
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture let (something) fall or spill from a container
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow release (gas or energy) as a result of a chemical reaction or physical decomposition
bestow part with a possession or right
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause grant freedom to; free from confinement
allow to have or take make (information) available for publication
manifest or show
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
inflict as a punishment
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
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