give in

verb

gave in; given in; giving in; gives in
Synonyms of give innext

transitive verb

: deliver, submit
gave in his resignation

intransitive verb

: to yield under insistence or entreaty : surrender

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
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What were you given in terms of access? Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 All the rooms come with Nespresso machines and a kettle (not always a given in Italian hotels). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026 Don’t give in to intimidation tactics. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026 Since the rubella shot here is given in combination with the vaccine for measles and mumps, parents who turn down measles vaccines leave their kids vulnerable to rubella, too. Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give in

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of give in was in 1602

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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

give in

verb
: to yield to demands or pleading
gave in to the children's cries for a treat

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