give oneself up
Idioms-
Surrender, as in They gave themselves up to the police . [Second half of 1500s]
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Devote or abandon oneself completely, as in She gave herself up to her research . [Second half of 1500s] Also see give up .
Example Sentences
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It was impossible to be with her and not give oneself up to her charm.
From The Second Violin by Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith)
For it is not enough to give oneself up to the sacred duty of succour.
From The New Book of Martyrs by Simmonds, Florence
If one has but little self-possession it is easy to give oneself up to others, to the world, to that indefinable Providential Force on whose shoulders we can throw the burden of thought and will.
From Clerambault The Story of an Independent Spirit During the War by Rolland, Romain
Whatever it be, it is difficult to define, but the more one knows Siena the more whole-heartedly does one give oneself up to her charm.
From Cathedral Cities of Italy by Collins, William Wiehe
The Slash was the most delightful place in which to go roaming at large and give oneself up to a buccaneer life.
From 'Lizbeth of the Dale by MacGregor, Mary Esther Miller
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