This is the 567th most frequent Russian word.
дает
"Gives"
'дает' is used in its base form (third person singular present tense) to indicate the act of giving.
Он дает мне книгу.
He gives me a book.
'дает' here is used metaphorically to indicate provision or causation, i.e., to result in.
Знание дает силу.
Knowledge gives strength.
'дает' indicates a habitual action, specifically the teacher regularly handing out assignments.