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give oneself up

  1. Surrender, as in They gave themselves up to the police . [Second half of 1500s]

  2. Devote or abandon oneself completely, as in She gave herself up to her research . [Second half of 1500s] Also see give up .



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Example Sentences

It is hard entirely to share another people's life, to give oneself up to it, to be received into it.

For it is not enough to give oneself up to the sacred duty of succour.

It was impossible to be with her and not give oneself up to her charm.

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