give over (to)

verb

Definition of give over (to)next
as in to cater (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over (to)
  1. give in
  2. submit
  3. bow
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  • Jamie and Tristan seriously considered keeping this one under wraps, then gave in.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In those first years after the landmark Title IX legislation, nothing was a given in women’s athletics.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of give in
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  • Clubs must submit an interim assessment of their compliance by January 10 each season, followed by a final assessment with supporting evidence by April 30.
    — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of submit
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  • The interactions between the two groups were lovely, as KiiiKiii bowed to their seniors and expressed their admiration to the XG members.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Their complaint states that the combined company will control 30 percent of movies that have earned $100 million-plus at the box office and have been bowed in 3,000 theaters for wide release.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
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“Give over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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