GIVES UP (TO) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

gives up (to)

verb

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

as in dedicates

to keep or intend for a special purpose unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking

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The Act 152 program was established in 2021 and dedicates $15 from each county deed transfer to a demolition fund that targets blight throughout Allegheny County.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Manduka yoga mat pros Manduka dedicates itself to helping the environment in any way possible.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

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Amenities and experiences Harmon Guest House smartly devotes most of its real estate to guest rooms, allowing for maximum comfort in a busy area.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
All ticket proceeds from Monday’s event went toward the Best Defense Foundation, a charity founded by former NFL linebacker Donnie Edwards in 2018 that Rucker devotes time to.

— Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 1 Sep. 2026

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That’s the difference between a bill that saves Hollywood and one that saves American filmmaking.

— Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
Kevin Kelly pitched a perfect eighth and Tyler Wells finished for his sixth save after major league saves leader Bryan Baker exited with what the right-hander believed was dehydration after issuing two walks to start the ninth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

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