give in

verb

gave in; given in; giving in; gives in

transitive verb

: deliver, submit
gave in his resignation

intransitive verb

: to yield under insistence or entreaty : surrender

Examples of give in in a Sentence

give in and have some chocolate after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Trump in recent weeks has publicly mended his relationship with Brian Kemp, the state's popular Republican governor, after furiously lashing out at him after Kemp refused to give in to Trump's demands in 2020 to prevent state officials from certifying the election. Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2024 The video resembles a classic Looney Tunes bit, with the mischievous duck going out of its way to bother a lemonade stand owner, repeatedly pestering him for grapes, only to ask for lemonade when the owner finally gives in. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 Energy replacement: Calories are slowly added through food and/or nutrition given in an IV or a feeding tube. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024 Side sleepers need a little extra give in their mattress to alleviate pressure on the hips and shoulders. Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for give in 

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of give in was in 1602

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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

give in

verb
: to yield to demands or pleading
gave in to the children's cries for a treat

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