givealternatives
verbUK /ɡɪv ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvz/
US /ɡɪv ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz/
To give other choices when the first one does not work.
When the store was out of red paint, the clerk gave alternatives like blue and green.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To suggest different ways to solve a problem.
The teacher gave alternatives for finishing the project at home.
3. To list other things you could pick instead.
The menu gave alternatives for people who do not eat meat.
4. To offer backup plans in case the first plan fails.
The planner gave alternatives in case it rained on the trip.