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give in toto finally agree to what someone wants, or to no longer be able to resist something

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to finally agree to what someone wants, or to no longer be able to resist something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv ɪn tu/

Korean meaning: 굴복하다, 항복하다, 포기하다, 유혹에 넘어가다

Korean pronunciation: **기**브 **인** 투

Example Sentences

  • My mom kept nagging me about cleaning my room, so I finally gave in to avoid World War III.
  • I tried to resist the chocolate cake, but eventually gave in to my sweet tooth.
  • The CEO refused to give in to the unreasonable demands of the striking workers.

give in to

VERB

//ɡɪv ɪn tu//

to finally agree to what someone wants, or to no longer be able to resist something

give in to concept
💡 Concept

a person sits on the edge of a couch, reluctantly reaching toward a table loaded with cookies, chips, and candy. Their expression shows internal conflict between wanting to resist and being unable to stop themselves. The person had been trying to avoid the treats but their willpower is crumbling. Their hand moves closer to grab a chocolate cookie despite their earlier determination to eat healthy. A friend nearby watches with understanding as they recognize the familiar struggle. someone finally agreeing to what they want despite trying to resist the temptation

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give in to rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Should she give in to anger or forgive him and give him another chance?

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɡɪv ɪn tu/
🇬🇧 UK/ɡɪv ɪn tuː/

🌳Etymology

Origin

'give'는 고대 영어 'giefan'에서, 'in'은 '안으로'를 의미하며, 함께 사용되어 '내부로 양보하다' 즉 '굴복하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

live inforgive himgive him
live in
forgive him
give him

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom kept nagging me about cleaning my room, so I finally gave in to avoid World War III.

I tried to resist the chocolate cake, but eventually gave in to my sweet tooth.

The CEO refused to give in to the unreasonable demands of the striking workers.

😄 Fun example

After staring at the 'Buy Now' button for 10 minutes, I gave in to online shopping addiction.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

surrenderyieldsubmitsuccumbcapitulate

Antonyms

resistfight backstand firm

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give upback downcave inconcede