give in

verb

gave in; given in; giving in; gives in

transitive verb

: deliver, submit
gave in his resignation

intransitive verb

: to yield under insistence or entreaty : surrender

Examples of give in in a Sentence

give in and have some chocolate after withstanding hours of begging, their father finally gave in and let them go to the amusement park
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Simon said he’s noticed overall throughout the country that misinformation is often given in retail settings. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025 Adelson’s late husband Sheldon gave in 2017 as well. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2025 No foundation or donor can replace the loss of $300 billion in government grants — nearly triple the total of all foundation giving in a single year. Kelly Anoe, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2025 Road trips are the perfect excuse to give in to cravings, and more often than not, that means pulling over for a bite at a beloved fast food chain. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for give in

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of give in was in 1602

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“Give in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20in. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

give in

verb
: to yield to demands or pleading
gave in to the children's cries for a treat

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