| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
give up [ɡɪv ʌp] | to stop trying or quit doing something |
Other meanings
- to surrender
- to stop owning or holding something
- to devote time or energy to something
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "give up"
- I finally gave up smoking.
- She gave up after failing the exam twice.
- He gave up his seat to the elderly woman.
- They gave themselves up to the police.
- She gave up her career to take care of her family.
Features of Using "give up"
This phrasal verb can refer both to literal surrender and metaphorical quitting. It's widely used in personal development and motivation contexts. Separable when a pronoun is used: “give it up,” not “give up it.”
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