give about en · VERB
Etymology
(to surround): Calque of Latin circumdō (“to surround”), which is formed from circum- (“around, about”) + dō (“give”).
Meanings
- to distribute or circulate something
- to spread a rumour
- (obsolete) to encompass or surround something
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gives about | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| gave about | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| giving about | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| given about | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |