gives over

verb

Definition of gives overnext
present tense third-person singular of give over
1
as in stops
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end his wife suggested that he give over working such long hours if it was making him so unhappy

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2
as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another gave over his entire savings to an investor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gives over
  1. stops
  2. leaves
  3. ends
  4. ceases
  5. gives
  6. halts
  7. delivers
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  • The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stops
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  • Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaves
Verb
  • As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There'll be another chance to catch meteors before the year ends.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ends
Verb
  • Doors shut, the cabin seals up tight, and outside noise ceases.
    Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of ceases
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  • In short, the super-powered face serum gives skin an energy boost with its breakthrough technology that helps skin act younger.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The bipartisan bill gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission more backstop authority to approve critical infrastructure from electric transmission to interstate natural gas pipelines.
    Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of gives
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  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Orange County halts funding its election supervisor Improper spending?
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of halts
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  • Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of delivers
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