gives up (to)

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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Verb
  • While expanding access to mental health services, Project Healthy Minds also dedicates its mission to shifting cultural attitudes on mental health and wellness.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In April, the Fab Four cast was announced for the project, which dedicates an entire film to each member of the band.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The piece followed the guidelines of the city's Public Art for Neighborhoods Program, which devotes 1% of the value of its incentives to public art.
    Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Late in The Gales of November, Bacon — who’s written books on leadership and college football, among other topics — devotes two chapters to Lightfoot’s epic ballad.
    John U. Bacon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The host, Scotty, is an acerbic jerk who saves his meanest digs for Richter’s Mickey.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Pivoting from McCaffrey and towards the receivers for the Niners saves you money, but can potentially lower your ceiling.
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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“Gives up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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