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give up

verb
  1. To surrender (someone or something)

    "He was surrounded, so gave himself up."

    Similar: surrender, yield

  2. To stop or quit (an activity, etc.)

    "They gave up the search when it got dark."

    Similar: blin, cease, discontinue

  3. To relinquish (something)

    "He gave up his seat to an old man."

    Similar: forlend, surrender, yield

Synonymsblin, cease, discontinue, capitulate, surrender, wave the white flag

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