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

The $10,000 Pommery Prize is supported by the titular champagne producer and given to an artist from the Platform section; while the $10,000 Sauer Artist Prize, funded by Brazilian high jeweler Sauer, also goes to a Focus artist. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026

A certain benefit of the doubt is given to an Astros team that has reached postseason play in eight of the past nine years. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Annual raises were to be calculated based on the inflation rate, but capped at the average increase in salary given to the district’s workforce. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

In addition, any type of property can be given to a custodian under UTMA, not just financial accounts. — Christine Fletcher, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for given to

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