give up (to)

verb

Definition of give up (to)next
as in to dedicate
to keep or intend for a special purpose unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give up (to)
  1. dedicate
  2. devote
  3. set by
  4. save
Verb
  • It’s thought to be the first online platform dedicated specifically to helping legal immigrants navigate America’s complicated immigration landscape.
    David Nath, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Today, his mother has dedicated herself to ensuring other Louisville youths aren't caught up in the cycle of gun violence plaguing the city, our Rachel Smith reports.
    Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of dedicate
Verb
  • Musk devoted both time and money — lots of it — to helping Trump get elected.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Matthews devotes one parenthetical sentence claiming rocket launches hurt coastal wildlife.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of devote
Verb
  • The date is set by the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
    Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Tuesday's deadline was set by Washington for Israel to meet a host of requirements aimed at boosting aid into Gaza or face restrictions on U.S. military assistance, as required under U.S. law.
    Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of set by
Verb
  • Reaction time can save you from a collision and will reduce frequent or sudden breaking, which will lower your stress and that of the drivers behind you.
    Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • And many Americans have not saved enough money or do not have a large enough pension to provide sufficient retirement income on their own.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of save
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Thesaurus Entries Near give up (to)

give up the ghost

give up (to)

give way

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“Give up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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