[Phrasal Verb] GIVE UP - Skills to Express Ceasing Efforts and Surrender

Give up

Give up

/ɡɪv ʌp/

Cease making an effort or resign oneself to failure.

'Give up' symbolizes the cessation of trying, whether in pursuit of a goal or while attempting a difficult task. It captures the relinquishing of effort or ambition, serving as a crucial expression in scenarios of surrender or acceptance. Understanding how to use this phrasal verb appropriately can deepen discussions about resolve and limitations.

Example Sentences

  1. I tried, but I had to give up on the puzzle.

    I tried, but I had to abandon the puzzle.

  2. She gave up smoking last year.

    She quit smoking last year.

  3. After three hours of struggling with the equation, he finally gave up and decided to ask for help.

    After three hours of struggling with the equation, he finally quit and decided to ask for help.

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