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
  • The State of the Union is the address a president gives in the second year of their presidency to both chambers of Congress, with members of the Cabinet and Supreme Court justices in attendance.
    Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Jan. 2026
  • After being asked over and over again for a hamster by her sick kid, Linda gives in.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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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 12 Jan. 2026.

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