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give over

The correct spelling is give over.

How to pronounce give over

verb

Say it like: Jiv-e o-ver

The correct spelling is give over. To give up, hand over, surrender (something). For example: "She gave the deeds over to the solicitor."

Usage Examples

She gave the deeds over to the solicitor.

He gave himself over to a monastic life.

Give over with your nonsense, will you!

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To give up, hand over, surrender (something).
  2. 2.To entrust (something) to another.
  3. 3.To devote or resign to a particular purpose or activity; to yield completely.
  4. 4.To quit, to abandon.
  5. 5.To give up; abandon; stop.

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