give oneself up
Surrender, as in They gave themselves up to the police. [Second half of 1500s]
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How to use give oneself up in a sentence
It is hard entirely to share another people's life, to give oneself up to it, to be received into it.
A Poor Man's House | Stephen Sydney ReynoldsFor it is not enough to give oneself up to the sacred duty of succour.
The New Book Of Martyrs | Georges DuhamelIt was impossible to be with her and not give oneself up to her charm.
The Second Violin | Grace S. Richmond
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