gave over (to)

Definition of gave over (to)next
past tense of give over (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gave over (to)
Verb
  • That’s roughly 1% of the nearly $600 billion Americans gave in 2024.
    Jon Bergdoll, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Seven people were inside the building moments before the roof gave in.
    Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In the event of a dispute, entries will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Standing with his 13-year-old son, Liam, in the plaza at the foot of the Imperial Beach Pier on a clear Wednesday morning, Henry bowed his head to pray before paddling out.
    Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The film bowed in competition at the Berlinale and opened the Hong Kong International Film Festival.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Gave over (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20over%20%28to%29. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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