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

However, for economies with limited access, immediate priority should be given to expanding basic capacity and coverage. — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Apatow says consideration was given to waiting until Brook’s centenary to debut the film. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 31 July 2026

So, in that regard, there is a lot of deference given to the executive branch to reach those determinations, including determinations that may be policy driven. — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Among the movie’s daring inspirations is the ample screen time given to movie-watching, whether by Kris alone or by her and Billy together. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for given to

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