gives over (to)

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

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gives in
Verb
  • After dozens or even hundreds of attempts, the target finally gives in and presses the approve button.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
  • And when Frida’s interest seems to go beyond the, um, strictly professional, Gabrielle, after a moment’s resistance, gives in to it.
    Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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