English Explanatory Dictionary

give about

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to distribute or circulate something
  2. to spread a rumour
  3. to encompass or surround something

Word forms

give about gives about giving about gave about given about

Etymology

(to surround): Calque of Latin circumdō (“to surround”), which is formed from circum- (“around, about”) + dō (“give”).

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