gave up

The phrase “gave up” has 2 syllables: gave up

It's pronounced as /ɡeɪv ʌp/


What is synonym and antonym for gave up?

In the thesaurus, “gave up” has 15 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gave up along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gave up

  • abandoned
  • delivered
  • discontinued
  • dropped
  • fell
  • indulged
  • laid down
  • quit
  • quitted
  • relinquished
  • rendered
  • submitted
  • succumbed
  • surrendered
  • turned in

Antonyms for gave up

Example Sentences

  • She gave up trying to fix the broken phone and decided to buy a new one.
  • He gave up his seat on the bus to an elderly woman.
  • After hours of studying, they finally gave up and decided to take a break.
  • She gave up her dream of becoming a doctor after realizing it wasn't her true passion.
  • They gave up on the project due to lack of funding and support.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gave up, such as: abandoned, carried on, continued, delivered, denied, discontinued, dropped.

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