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How to pronounce given in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms precondition, presumption
Type of assumption, supposal, supposition
Type Words
Synonyms apt, disposed, minded, tending
Type Words
Synonyms granted
Derivation givenness


given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started.

Examples of given

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He was also given tickets for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
From the dailyherald.com
Since that filing, the foundation has given away at least $50 million in grants.
From the stltoday.com
He said the discussion has given him a better sense of what the community wants.
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Given all that, the 2010 feats featured below don't pretend to be comprehensive.
From the thenewstribune.com
Zduriencik said Ryan would be given a chance to compete for a starting position.
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I have long wondered what might have been had they given Monarchs fans a chance.
From the sacbee.com
The first dose is given right after birth, before the child leaves the hospital.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Which of course was also the name given Lee Terry's last congressional campaign.
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The more chips it can build on a given wafer, the lower its manufacturing costs.
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More examples
  • Acknowledged as a supposition; "given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started"
  • An assumption that is taken for granted
  • Apt(p): (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
  • (givenness) the quality of being granted as a supposition; of being acknowledged or assumed
  • (give) cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold"
  • (give) the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
  • (give) yield: be the cause or source of; "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"
  • (give) transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody; "I gave her my money"; "can you give me lessons?"; "She gave the children lots of love and tender loving care"
  • (give) convey or reveal information; "Give one's name"