Synonyms of gives up (to)

gives up (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of give up (to)

as in dedicates

to keep or intend for a special purpose

unfortunately, when he was in college, weekends were largely given up to binge drinking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dedicates
• devotes
• saves
• sets aside
• sets apart
• sets by
• allocates
• earmarks
• reserves
• consecrates
• uses
• intrusts
• blesses
• entrusts
• confides
• sanctifies
• applies
• employs
• hallows
• bestows
• commits
• consigns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• misapplies
• misuses