given to

idiom

—used to say that a person often behaves in a specified way

a man (very) much given to swearing/profanity

She is given to behaving selfishly.

Examples of given to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dollar cost associated with the aid is the amount being spent on new weapons, built in the United States, to replace those being given to Ukraine. —Abc News, ABC News, 27 June 2024

The unprecedented federal funding given to school districts to stanch pandemic learning loss resulted in a boost in student achievement in some schools, a Harvard University study published Wednesday found. —Daniella Silva, NBC News, 26 June 2024

One was given to the conservative Christian broadcaster Bill Bunkley, who has worked to defeat legislative proposals to weaken Florida’s defamation laws. —Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2024

Due to more foot traffic and lawn maintenance, extra attention should be given to your condenser. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2024