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)
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In the years following his death, his mother Voletta dedicated herself to preserving her son’s legacy.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025 -
Opening in Belfast this March, the store will dedicate 8,700 square feet entirely to interiors, soft furnishings, and home accessories, marking a clear statement of intent in a category that has been growing steadily.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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California needs to devote more money to rooftop solar, not less.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Two features at True/False devote attention to human experience rarely documented in film: Deaf President Now!, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Oscar winner Davis Guggenheim, and The Silence of My Hands, directed by Manuel Acuña.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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That's three more than the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón's publicist.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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That's three more than the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón's publicist.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Capping them could save $5 billion a year, or $225 per fee-paying household.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Brown urged the Red Sox to trade for San Diego closer Robert Suarez, who at age 33 saved 36 games for the Padres in his first full season as a closer.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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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 6 Mar. 2025.
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