1.
to give, to grant, to provide
To give something to someone, often implying the giver is in a superior position.
子供に教育を与える。
To give children an education.
影響を与えました。
It had an influence. / It gave an influence.
チャンスを与えてください。
Please give me a chance.
先生は生徒に考える時間を与えた。
The teacher gave the students time to think.
この経験は私に大きな影響を与えました。
This experience had a big influence on me.
与える means to give or grant.
USAGE:
- More formal than あげる or やる
- Often implies giver has authority/superiority
- Common in written/formal contexts
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 影響を与える: to give influence
- 印象を与える: to give an impression
- 機会を与える: to give an opportunity
- 許可を与える: to grant permission
Note: Ichidan verb (る-verb).