may

/meɪ/ · verb

Meaning

To be strong; to have power (over).
(auxiliary) To be able; can.
To be able to go.
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests.
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) Expressing a present possibility; possibly.
(subjunctive present, defective) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect).
The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.
To gather may, or flowers in general.
To celebrate May Day.
A maiden.

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