give over (to)

verb

Definition of give over (to)next
as in to cater (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for give over (to)
  1. give in
  2. submit
  3. bow
Verb
  • With the holidays in the rearview mirror, most who call the region home gratefully give in to the slowness of the season.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Why don’t the Ukrainians just give in and end the war?
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of give in
Verb
  • Rapaport did not answer further questions about the flights, advising the Statesman to submit public information requests for specifics on the subsequent flights.
    Chase Rogers, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Businesses have also adopted facial recognition technology to ensure that the individual submitting a document or application is the actual account bearer.
    Etay Maor, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of submit
Verb
  • During the last ten seconds of the fight, Paul bowed to Tyson, showing respect for the fighter who came out of retirement to hit him.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The pair also shared a hug and bowed for each other during the sweet moment.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of bow
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give over (to)

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“Give over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/give%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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