give in

/gɪv ɪn/
/gɪv ɪn/
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Other forms: given in; gave in; giving in; gives in

Definitions of give in
  1. verb
    consent reluctantly
    synonyms: buckle, buckle under, knuckle under, succumb, yield
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    types:
    accede, bow, defer, submit
    yield to another's wish or opinion
    type of:
    accept, consent, go for
    give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
  2. verb
    yield to another's wish or opinion
    synonyms: accede, bow, defer, submit
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    type of:
    buckle, buckle under, knuckle under, succumb, yield
    consent reluctantly
Pronunciation
US
/gɪv ɪn/
UK
/gɪv ɪn/
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