given to

phrase

—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

Things like my grandfather’s grand piano and library were given to my dad and are still in his house. — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

The award could be given to members of either the FDNY or Fire Patrol. — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Police also looked at a handwritten treasurer report reportedly given to the Board of Education from Seneca, which indicated the PTA account only had about $989 in it, the warrant affidavit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026

The princess rewore her Issy Star earrings, given to her in 2023 by Maidenhead Rugby Club coach Sarah Renton, according to fashion site What Kate Wore. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for given to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue