Antonyms for give up

Antonyms for (verb) give up

Main entry: give up, surrender

Definition: give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

Usage: The last Taleban fighters finally surrendered

Antonyms: withstand, stand firm, hold out, resist

Definition: stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something


Main entry: give up, throw overboard, forego, forfeit, forgo, waive

Definition: lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

Usage: you've forfeited your right to name your successor; forfeited property

Antonyms: claim, lay claim, arrogate

Definition: demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to


Main entry: cease, quit, give up, stop, discontinue, lay off

Definition: put an end to a state or an activity

Usage: Quit teasing your little brother

Antonyms: preserve, uphold, carry on, bear on, continue

Definition: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last


Main entry: quit, throw in, throw in the towel, drop by the wayside, drop out, fall by the wayside, chuck up the sponge, give up

Definition: give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

Usage: In the second round, the challenger gave up

Antonyms: enter, participate

Definition: become a participant; be involved in


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