given the word

A form of give the word — To communicate or signal to another that an action or event is allowed to commence or should be commenced, usually but not necessarily by linguistic communication.

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of give the word
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APA

given the word. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/given%20the%20word

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Chicago

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