GIVE UP (TO) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

give up (to)

verb

Definition of give up (to)

as in to dedicate

to keep or intend for a special purpose unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking

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In the months leading up to the eclipse Charles had dedicated precious down time to prepare his team and test new software for the solar telescopes.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Indie film stalwart Neil LaBute is set to receive a career honor at the Oldenburg International Film Festival, which will dedicate a retrospective to the American filmmaker and playwright and host the world premiere of his latest film, Murderous.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedicate

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In all, the star would devote a baker’s dozen of tunes on the 32-song setlist to this upbeat tropical music gem, which incorporates reggaeton, Latin pop, cumbia, salsa, vallenato and more.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Advisors can use technology to automate routine work, reinforce discipline and enhance consistency while devoting more time to relationships, decision making and portfolio construction.

— Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of devote

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The district’s current budget assumes $285 million in TIF funds, though the final amount will be set by City Hall later this year.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

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give up (to)

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