GAVE OVER (TO) Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

gave over (to)

verb

past tense of give over (to)

as in gave in

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At the same time, another recent study found that 48% of the information that popular free chatbots gave in response to questions about the news contained errors.

— Allison Faix, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026
Gleb made a perfunctory protest but gave in, to avoid creating a scene and being made to look ridiculous.

— Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of gave in

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Anything beyond that amount must be submitted to ISBE for approval.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
In 2023 and 2024, Agtsteribbe allegedly submitted falsified discharge papers to the Town of Southampton in an attempt to avoid a $50 resident permit fee and obtain a handicap parking permit.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

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The men’s collection launches one month after True Religion bowed a collaboration with Baby Phat, Phat Farm’s women’s brand.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Australia bowed to $918K ahead of Wild Horse Nine, but behind Ramayana and Godzilla Minus Zero.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2026

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