The phrase "rather it gives" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to contrast two ideas, but it lacks clarity and proper structure.
Example: "The theory is not just a hypothesis; rather, it gives a comprehensive explanation of the phenomenon."
Alternatives: "instead, it provides" or "on the contrary, it offers."
VZ does not have a step-by-step manual on how to apply its philosophy and design principles; rather, it gives suggestions to system designers and safety planners on different methods they could utilize to attain a safer road system.
Or rather, it gives the flattering impression of being technical.
Rather, it gives any alien with a license a free pass if his immigration status is in doubt.
Rather, it gives them the freedom to do as they please without losing sight of the song.
Rather, it gives Mr Bush the chance at last to prove himself as the free-trader that he claims to be.
The difficulty of graphic novels limits their potential audience, in contrast to the blissfully easeful, still all-conquering movies, but that is not a debility; rather, it gives them the opalescent sheen of avant-gardism.
Rather, it gave the trial court ten days to vacate its decision that originally supported the unprecedented seizure of children.
Rather, it gave him pleasure to give it to people.
Rather, it gave a dramatic account of not one but 10 legal actions by the executors of a long-dead Scottish aristocrat against the owner, which had dragged on through more than two years in the city of Edinburgh.
Rather, it gave her an opportunity: to imagine what this blacksmith's son from Putney was like and how he made his way to the apex of Tudor England's power pyramid proved an irresistible lure for her.
Or rather it gave them the opportunity to compete on a level playing field, and all the wonderful things about Apple were able to finally influence people into actually buying them.
