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

Synonyms of give in

• succumb
• submit

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

Recent Examples on the Web

These bottoms are perfect for moms like me who might have had a C-section, or for anyone who needs a little more give in the waist. — Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 25 June 2026

Following the logical evidence feels like Detective 101, but their boss is gunning for an arrest so Gonzales gives in to Baxter’s impulse. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 24 June 2026

Song’s mother, Hope Song, spoke next and read the statement her son gave in court before being sentenced. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

The one given in Tuesday night’s first round is that the Heat will make a selection, and will have, if ever so briefly, a player wearing their team hat. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for give in

• forgiven
• driven
• given
• riven
• scriven
• sivan
• striven

Kids Definition

give in

verb

: to yield to demands or pleading

gave in to the children's cries for a treat