GIVE OVER TO Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

give over (to)

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Definition of give over (to)

as in to cater (to)

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Petersen said at the time that the city was giving in to blackmail from the business community.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
After its Berlinale premiere, the film went on to win the Jury Award, given in Annecy’s Contrechamp section.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

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However, the action may not end at 11pm — deal sheets allow clubs to conclude signings two hours after the transfer window closes, provided the correct paperwork is submitted before the deadline.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
By Thursday evening, more than 60 people had been taken by ICE in Danbury, according to CT Students for a Dream, which tracks arrests based on video footage submitted by rapid response teams.

— Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

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And Vermelho Lagoa—a second property from Louboutin and his team due to bow around the same time—marks an expansion of their vision for the region.

— Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
Standing in a holding pen for inmates, wearing orange jail attire, Holdo looked back at Savery almost admiringly, at times bowing his head.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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