Is generous with breaks (5)

I believe the answer is:

gives

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'breaks' is the definition.
('give' can be a synonym of 'break')

I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Another definition for gives that I've seen is " Donates".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app