give in
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give in

verb

Definition of GIVE IN

transitive verb
: deliver, submit <gave in his resignation>
intransitive verb
: to yield under insistence or entreaty : surrender

Examples of GIVE IN

  1. <give in and have some chocolate>
  2. <after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park>

First Known Use of GIVE IN

1602

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