give up
verb
gave up; given up; giving up; gives up
1
: to yield control or possession of : surrender
forced to give up his job
2
: to desist from : abandon
refused to give up her efforts
3
: to declare incurable or insoluble
4
a
: to abandon (oneself) to a particular feeling, influence, or activity
gave himself up to despair
b
: to devote to a particular purpose or use
5
: to despair of seeing
we'd given you up
6
: to allow (a hit or run in baseball) while pitching
: to cease doing or attempting something especially as an admission of defeat : quit
—often used with on
don't give up on the project
Examples of give up in a Sentence
was in so much debt he had to give up his house and move into a cheaper apartment
I hope you won't give up playing the piano.
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Their bullpen gave up a few crucial runs in Tuesday and Wednesday’s games.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Miller allowed eight sacks (tied for eighth among offensive linemen), which were the most he’s given up in a single season since his rookie year in 2018, and wasn’t as effective as a run blocker.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The next wave of attacks is expected to copy major financial and banking brands, tricking users into giving up their credentials or moving their money.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But Hollywood is not yet ready to give up on the country’s generous tax incentives.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
Miller allowed eight sacks (tied for eighth among offensive linemen), which were the most he’s given up in a single season since his rookie year in 2018, and wasn’t as effective as a run blocker.
—Tashan Reed, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2025
The next wave of attacks is expected to copy major financial and banking brands, tricking users into giving up their credentials or moving their money.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But Hollywood is not yet ready to give up on the country’s generous tax incentives.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for give up
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“Give up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20up. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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