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'give up' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'give up' with 13 example sentences.


give up verb

: lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

: give up with the intent of never claiming again

: give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

: put an end to a state or an activity

: give up what is not strictly needed

: part with a possession or right

: leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

: relinquish possession or control over

: give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

: stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

: allow the other (baseball) team to score

: stop consuming


  • Two months ago, I gave up smoking.
  • I'd rather die than give up.
  • He was willing to give up everything for her.
  • Please don't give up on me.
  • He says he isn't ready to give up.
  • I don't want them to give up.
  • She didn't give up on her plan.
  • I could never give up meat.
  • Sometimes I fall, but I never give up.
  • I want you to give up this stupid plan.
  • Kevin gave up the idea of going to Canada.
  • I can easily give up chocolate to lose weight.
  • I've given up on trying to surprise you.
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