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giving up (to)

verb , present participle of give up (to)

Synonyms and Antonyms of giving up (to)

to keep or intend for a special purpose

unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking

Synonyms of giving up (to)

allocating, consecrating, dedicating, devoting, earmarking, reserving, saving, setting by

Words Related to giving up (to)

blessing, hallowing, sanctifying

committing, confiding, consigning, entrusting (also intrusting)

applying, bestowing, employing, using

Phrases Synonymous with giving up (to)

setting apart, setting aside

Near Antonyms of giving up (to)

ignoring, neglecting

misapplying, misusing

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