This is the 123rd most frequent Italian word.
dare
"To give."
Here, 'dare' is used metaphorically to describe causing or provoking a feeling, in this instance, 'anxiety' due to exams.
Gli esami mi hanno dato molta ansia.
The exams gave me a lot of anxiety.
In this example, 'dare' is utilized to discuss an action involving giving or performing something, such as an action or gesture.
Dare un bacio è un gesto d'amore.
Giving a kiss is a gesture of love.
In this sentence, 'dare' is used in the common sense of giving or offering something, which in this context is assistance.