GIVEN UP (TO) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

given up (to)

verb

past participle of give up (to)

as in devoted

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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Machado quit her job and devoted herself to improving conditions at the shelter, by starting a foundation that would bring in aid from both the private sector and the state.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
San Diego has devoted tremendous effort and resources to addressing homelessness, and many dedicated people work every day to help those in need.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

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These stores have dedicated party and event spaces with a balloon bar, custom framing station and new fabric and sewing corners.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Cummings says religious sisters have dedicated their lives to serving vulnerable people as everything from battlefield nurses to inner-city educators.

— Adora Namigadde, NPR, 23 July 2026

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Britain’s Josh Kerr broke the men’s mile world record at the London Diamond League meet, eclipsing a mark set by Hicham El Guerrouj that had stood since 1999.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 July 2026
America votes in more than 10,000 different election jurisdictions, each with different rules set by state and sometimes local governments.

— Ali Swenson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

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