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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These treats should always be given in moderation and in proportion to the size of your dog.

— Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2026
This was a far cry from the answers given in what was essentially a Q&A on the school's website about what was found from a multi-million dollar investigation.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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Meanwhile, the county task force is expected to submit a pitch for stadium site use by late August or early September.

— Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
If successful, the measure would establish a committee to offer an apology for chattel slavery and submit recommendations to Congress on how to compensate African Americans for centuries-long discrimination.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026

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Min-ji now understands more about her father’s past and motivations, and no longer sees him as a timid man who would rather bow than fight.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026
The net said during its upfront presentation in May that Season 3 of Kathy Bates drama Matlock, Season 6 of supernatural comedy Ghosts and the series premiere of crime dramedy Einstein will bow in midseason.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 27 July 2026

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