GIVES UP Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

gives up

verb

present tense third-person singular of give up

as in relinquishes

to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment

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as in abandons

to stop doing (something) permanently I hope you won't give up playing the piano

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as in succumbs

to yield to the control or power of enemy forces with the prospect of a renewed enemy attack, the regiment decided to simply give up

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as in indulges

to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly even in the darkest days of her troubled marriage, she refused to give herself up to feelings of utter hopelessness

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Recent Examples of gives up The king arbitrarily gives up his power and divides his kingdom among his children. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 In June, the NCAA adopted a new D-I model that generally gives up to five years of eligibility, allowing athletes to stay in college longer and therefore creating fewer roster openings. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But really, a Landry never gives up hope. — Megan Vick, Variety, 22 June 2026 The message on Iranian television is that a ‘strong and proud’ Islamic Republic has forced Washington to recognize its control over the Strait of Hormuz and to ease military pressure, while Tehran supposedly gives up very little in return. — Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 That extra pick could also be helpful if the Braves were to sign a free agent who turned down a qualifying offer from his former team, in which case the signing team gives up a draft pick to the team from which the player got the QO. — David O'Brien, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025 If Prince Andrew gives up his lease, The Crown Estate would need to pay him over $756,000 (£557,595), The Times reports. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 But by prioritizing equal area, the projection gives up on directional fidelity. — Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025 As a result, Taylor gives up her internship in New York City to stay home and help her mom run the business. — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives up

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Could this be the anarchic mind that emerges when the ego relinquishes its hold?

— Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026

Definition of relinquishes

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As Washington abandons talks with Iran for an aggressive economic pressure campaign, a cornered Tehran is now threatening military escalation and a wider war to force negotiators back to the table.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
The former just had a kid in Oslo with his younger Norwegian girlfriend (Melina Akerman), who abandons them when Matteo decides to move back to Rome to spend more time with his domineering Italian mother (Angela Finocchiaro).

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of abandons

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Wolf succumbs to Shura, a demonic force in the game’s mythology that possesses those who give in to bloodlust.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Vhagar dies in the crash and Caraxes succumbs to his injuries a few days after crawling out and into the bowls of Harrenhal.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of succumbs

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Professional patient Argan indulges his every ailment, and schemes to marry off his daughter to a doctor to save on medical bills.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Lee indulges that emotional ambiguity, the way the pedal steel can blur the distinction between a frown and a smile.

— Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of indulges

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Nor can Antigone, whose all-consuming identification with her cause renders her indifferent to other obligations, be adopted as a user-friendly hero.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
But its timing also renders it necessarily incomplete — a setup for a next chapter that, within the film’s 92 minutes, never quite comes.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of renders

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And earlier this week, the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for June showed a slight pickup in hiring and quits (an indicator of employee confidence) while layoffs were essentially unchanged.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The band quits when the director releases a swarm of bees onto the set (the original clip featured dogs), only to be replaced by look-alikes.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of quits

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After five books that try to interpret Elizabeth Taylor, Waters simply surrenders to the vision.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the Harford County Humane Society tells CBS News Baltimore there have been 140 owner surrenders through the county's animal control this summer, which is double last summer's total.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of surrenders

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If Ozlo delivers adaptive features in future updates, sleep earbuds shift from passive tools to active coaching devices.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
When those two instincts collide, it’s bound to be complex and conflicting, and Greengrass delivers that with a boots-on-the-ground style.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026