gives over (to)

Definition of gives over (to)next
present tense third-person singular of give over (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives over (to)
gives in
Verb
  • Running errands on their own, walking or biking to school or a friend’s house and making their own breakfast or lunch are all examples Price gives in the book.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Undeterred, Novo continues scratching away as his owner eventually gives in.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Gives over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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