You can use give with nouns that refer to physical actions. The whole expression refers to the performing of the action. For example, She gave a smile means almost the same as 'She smiled'.

You use give to say that a person does something for another person. For example, if you give someone a lift, you take them somewhere in your car.

You use give with nouns that refer to information, opinions, or greetings to indicate that something is communicated. For example, if you give someone some news, you tell it to them.

You use give to say how long you think something will last or how much you think something will be.

People use give in expressions such as I don't give a damn to show that they do not care about something.

If someone or something gives you a particular idea or impression, it causes you to have that idea or impression.

If someone or something gives you a particular physical or emotional feeling, it makes you experience it.

If you give a performance or speech, you perform or speak in public.

If you give something thought or attention, you think about it, concentrate on it, or deal with it.

If you give a party or other social event, you organize it.