GIVEN UP (TO) Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

given up (to)

verb

past participle of give up (to)

as in devoted

to keep or intend for a special purpose unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking

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Homeland Security devoted $20 million to the campaign, which critics say promotes Trump’s political message rather than helping the public access government services.

— Gene Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Reactions, however, ranged from pure fascination and respect for his 12-year project to critics questioning whether Tomlin, who parted ways with the Steelers in January of this year, had devoted too much time to his virtual city.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

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Reynolds transformed a young Pacific Islander into a monumental figure of European portraiture, giving Mai the grandeur and authority normally reserved for the elite.

— Saar Shahar, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
For years, its location was kept secret, with entry reserved for those who managed to secure an invitation.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

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Jesel attributed the brand’s success, as well, to visionary creativity, both in beauty and fashion, plus a belief in extraordinary quality set by Tom Ford himself.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
The technical challenge was also set by the audience (duh), and the bakers are all given a cabinet full of ingredients to make … something.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

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