GIVE OVER Synonyms: 137 Similar and Opposite Words

give over

verb

as in to stop

to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy

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as in to leave

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another gave over his entire savings to an investor

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Recent Examples of give over All our political capacities are given over to this one monopoly of the nation-state, which has stripped us of every other kind. —

Literary Hub, 18 May 2026 Much of the house is given over to recreation, including an indoor basketball court, bowling alley, golf simulator, full gym, and a spa with sauna and steam room. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026 The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 In 2024, Russia did not participate and instead gave over its pavilion to Bolivia, which does not have a permanent exhibition space at the Biennale in its name. —

Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give over

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By targeting Israel in response to attacks in Lebanon, Tehran appeared to be signaling that its red lines no longer stop at its own borders – and that its leaders are ready to take greater risks.

— Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Bussi got the nod after stopping 18 of 19 shots in relief of Andersen in Game 3 in the third period and two overtimes.

— Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026