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give up

Verb (transitive)

Definition: to surrender or cease to make an effort to do or achieve something

Example sentence: She decided to give up smoking for the sake of her health.

Verb (intransitive)

Definition: to admit defeat or acknowledge one's inability to continue in a task or activity

Example sentence: After struggling for hours, he finally gave up on solving the puzzle.

Noun

Definition: the act of surrendering or relinquishing something

Example sentence: His sudden resignation came as a give-up that shocked everyone.

Adjective

Definition: indicating a state of resignation or surrender

Example sentence: It was a give-up attitude that prevented her from reaching her full potential.

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