Gave is the past form of give. You use it when you hand or offer something to someone in the past.
She gave me a book yesterday.
He gave his friend some money.
Gave can also mean to cause a feeling or effect. It means something made you feel a certain way in the past.
The song gave me joy.
The movie gave her fear.
Gave can mean to let someone use or have something, usually for a short time or with permission.
He gave me his phone to use.
She gave her keys to her brother.
Gave can mean to stop holding or to surrender something, like a position or an object, often in a contest or situation.
He gave his position in the game.
She gave up her seat to an old man.
Gave can mean to bend, break, or lose strength when pressure or force is applied to something.
The chair leg gave under his weight.
The rope gave and broke quickly.
Gave sometimes means to formally or publicly offer or present something, like a speech or award.
The teacher gave him an award.
She gave a speech at the event.
