Phrasal verb №90
give up
/ɡɪv ʌp/
Meaning
To stop doing something, often because it is too difficult; also to surrender
Example
He gave up smoking after ten years.
He gave up smoking after ten years.
Examples with the phrasal verb give up
The young wizard never gives up learning new spells.
The young wizard never gives up learning new spells.
If the dragon puzzle is too hard, I will not give up.
If the dragon puzzle is too hard, I will not give up.
We looked for the kitten for days but then we gave up.
We looked for the kitten for days but then we gave up.