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34+ Words that rhyme with give

Give is a 1-syllable word with 34 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are live, drive, alive. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of give

noun
  1. the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
verb
  1. cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold"
  2. be the cause or source of; "He gave me a lot of trouble"; "Our meeting afforded much interesting information"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "give" in lyrics

See how give is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "That's how it is, cuz something gotta give"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Shawn Wigs — One on One
  • "His life was all He had to give"
    2 Live Crew f/ MC Twist, Lejuan Love and Anquette — It's Christmas
  • "Not even the will to live should ever kill to give"
    2Mex — Shades of Orange

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
connive
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
drive
the act of applying force to propel something
five
being one more than four the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one a team that plays basketball a playing
live
not recorded; "the opera was broadcast live" actually being performed at the time of hearing or viewing

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "give" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like live, drive, alive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with give?
Words that rhyme with give include: live, drive, alive, five, connive, chive, strive, contrive, dive, derive, and 24 more.
How many syllables does give have?
Give has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with give?
There are 34 words that rhyme with give: 34 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for give in a song?
The strongest rhymes for give in songwriting are live, drive, alive. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with give?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with give include live, drive, alive, five, connive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: live, drive; 1-syllable: alive, connive; 2-syllable: positive, negative. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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