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give up

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  1. 1. v. lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime Source: wordnet
  2. 2. v. give up with the intent of never claiming again Source: wordnet
  3. 3. v. give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat Source: wordnet
  4. 4. v. put an end to a state or an activity Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. give up what is not strictly needed Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. part with a possession or right Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily Source: wordnet
  8. 8. v. relinquish possession or control over Source: wordnet
  9. 9. v. give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another Source: wordnet
  10. 10. v. stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims Source: wordnet
  11. 11. v. allow the other (baseball) team to score Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. stop consuming Source: wordnet

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