gave, used to give, made (someone) feel sorry, used to beat
A ellos no les gustaba la manera en que él les daba órdenes a todos.
They didn't like the way he gave orders to everyone.
Este hombre daba la vida por proteger la mía.
This man was laying down his life to protect mine.
— Sonidos vecinos (2012)
Vi que su coche daba un giro a la derecha.
I saw his car make a right turn.
Por supuesto, mi madre siempre daba la nota.
Of course, my mother always stood out.
— Titanic (1997)