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 .

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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