give back

give back
a) To return, restore (a thing to its original owner or location etc.).

Give me back my book!

b) To contribute money, goods or, especially, services for charitable purposes, as if in return for ones own success.

We organize this Thanksgiving dinner at the old-age home to give back to the community.


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