gave up

VERB

admit defeat

Synonyms

WEAK

abandon back down bail out bow out buckle under capitulate cave in cease cede chicken out collapse comply concede cry uncle cut out desist despair drop drop like a hot potato fold forswear hand over leave off pull out quit relinquish resign stop submit surrender take the oath throw in the towel waive walk out on wash one's hands of yield

Antonyms

WEAK

fight hold out stand up to withstand

Example Sentences

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gave up

The exit was said to have been spearheaded by Teasdale's father who "essentially gave up his career" to help his son fulfil his potential, Roberts says.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures gave up early gains and settled lower with current heat expected to give way to cooler weather as the month progresses, reducing power-sector demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

With Garrett out, the Rams could use a spark for a defense that gave up three touchdown passes and 174 rushing yards against the 49ers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

In 2024 the Crown Estate took legal responsibility for the building under ancient property laws after the last owner gave up his rights to it when he went bankrupt and a restoration project collapsed.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

The night also had a slight breeze, and when she pictured herself swinging in the breeze, clinging to a rope made of ugly clothing, she almost gave up entirely.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket