Synonyms of gives up

gives up

verb

present tense third-person singular of give up

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relinquishes
• renders
• surrenders
• delivers
• turns in
• lays down
• turns over
• yields
• hands over
• coughs up
• transfers
• abandons
• cedes
• resigns
• commits
• entrusts
• releases
• waives
• parts (with)
• consigns
• forfeits
• abnegates
• deserts
• sheds
• renounces
• discards
• forsakes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• keeps
• retains
• withholds

2

as in abandons

to stop doing (something) permanently

I hope you won't give up playing the piano

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abandons
• quits
• has done (with)
• discontinues
• drops
• lays off (of)
• ends
• packs (up or in)
• concludes
• leaves off
• hangs it up
• knocks off
• finishes
• breaks off
• shuts off
• ceases
• breaks up
• throws up
• pauses
• closes
• expires
• halts
• tapers off
• wraps up
• winds up
• terminates
• rounds (off or out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintains
• continues
• keeps
• carries on
• keeps up
• runs on
• goes
• hangs in
• hangs on
• persists
• holds on
• resumes
• stays
• begins
• preserves
• renews
• starts
• perseveres
• follows through (with)
• commences
• reopens
• restarts

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succumbs
• surrenders
• gives (in)
• knuckles under
• submits
• falls
• capitulates
• collapses
• bows
• caves (in)
• relinquishes
• buckles
• concedes
• loses
• hands over
• fails
• folds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stands
• endures
• defies
• opposes
• resists
• fights
• wins
• overcomes
• beats
• withstands
• prevails
• repels
• bucks
• triumphs
• conquers

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• indulges
• surrenders
• abandons
• yields
• delivers
• revels
• overindulges
• basks
• overdoes
• wallows
• rolls
• luxuriates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• denies
• refrains (from)
• abstains (from)
• eschews
• forgoes
• checks
• inhibits
• restrains
• forbears

Example Sentences

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