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giving up (to)

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present participle of give up (to)

Synonyms & 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 for 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 for giving up (to)

ignoring,
neglecting

misapplying,
misusing

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Thesaurus Entries Near giving up (to)

giving up the ghost

giving up (to)

giving way

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“Giving up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.

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