Question

select the word that means gave for free.
bessie blount, a physical therapist, worked with injured soldiers after world war ii. some soldiers had lost hands or arms and had difficulty eating unassisted. blount invented a tube that delivered food into a patients mouth when the patient bit down. she also designed a brace that held a bowl. blount tried to get someone to manufacture her inventions in the united states, but she was unsuccessful. the french government, however, was interested in her work. because blount cared more about helping people than making a profit, she donated the rights to make her devices to the french government.

Explanation:

To find the word meaning "gave for free", we analyze the context. The passage says Blount "donated the rights to make her devices to the French government" and mentions she cared more about helping than profit. "Donated" means to give (especially for a good cause or without expecting payment), which aligns with "gave for free".

Answer:

donated