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gives it up

gives it up is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give it up.

Meaning of give it up

Verb

give it up (third-person singular simple present gives it up, present participle giving it up, simple past gave it up, past participle given it up)

  1. (usually) To welcome onto a stage by cheering or applauding.
    • “Ladies and gentleman, give it up for the next First Lady of New York City!”2013, Bill de Blasio’s Victory Speech, New York Times, retrieved 27 Apr 2014
  2. (euphemistic) To agree to sexual intercourse, especially if reluctantly.
    • My husband thinks it's 'cause they're all raised Catholic and their girls don't give it up easily, except for the prostitutes.2009, Willy Vlautin, Northline
  3. (intransitive, slang) To hand over or relinquish; to explain something or tell a secret.

Questions about gives it up

What is gives it up the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gives it up is the third-person singular simple present indicative of give it up.

Words near gives it up in the dictionary

  1. gives it one's best shot
  2. gives it socks
  3. gives it some welly
  4. gives it the gun
  5. gives it to someone
  6. gives it up
  7. gives life to
  8. gives lip
  9. gives me
  10. gives name to
  11. gives neck

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