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Past participle for to yield to someone or something
“The army decided to give up after being thoroughly outnumbered.”
(of an activity) Past participle for to stop or quit
“I will not give up trying to master the saxophone.”
Past participle for to abandon hope
“After years of not really getting anywhere with the business, I have to admit that I am about to give up.”
Past participle for to hand over (something), typically for legal or financial reasons
“He had to give up his expensive sports car as he was unable to service its loan.”
Past participle for to sacrifice (something valuable), especially for moral or practical reasons
“He would work very hard and give up his weekends trying to better provide for his family.”
Past participle for to uncover that which was hidden or kept secret
“In his upcoming speech, Scott has promised to give up his secret for achieving success in life.”
Past participle for to give (oneself) over to something, especially unrestrainedly
“The delegates, after spending three good days in their deliberations, relax their efforts in the evening and give themselves up to the pleasures of the banquet.”
Something gone due to sacrifice
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