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give in to — to 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/

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

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
💡 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

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

This phrasal verb originates from Old English 'giefan' (to give), combined with the preposition 'in' (meaning into or inward). The expression evolved to mean 'to yield or surrender inwardly,' eventually developing the sense of capitulating or conceding to pressure or demands.

Breakdown

give (Old English 'giefan', to bestow or transfer) + in (preposition meaning into or inward) + to (indicating direction toward a person or thing), literally 'to give into' or 'yield inwardly to.'

🎵Rhyme

live inforgive himgive him
live in
forgive him
give him

🔗Collocations

give in to pressure
give in to temptation
give in to demands
give in to emotions
give in to fear
never give in to

📝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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