Give yourself over to

phrase

To fully devote or commit oneself to something.

He decided to give himself over to his passion for painting.
Visual representation of "give yourself over to" - To fully devote or commit oneself to something.

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  • give yourself over to passion
  • give yourself over to music
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To let yourself be controlled by something or someone.

She gave herself over to temptation and ate the chocolate cake.
Visual representation of "give yourself over to" - To let yourself be controlled by something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • give yourself over to temptation
  • give yourself over to desire
phrase

To fully devote or commit oneself to something.

He decided to give himself over to his passion for painting.
Visual representation of "give yourself over to" - To fully devote or commit oneself to something.

Often appears as...

  • give yourself over to passion
  • give yourself over to music
phrase

To let yourself be controlled by something or someone.

She gave herself over to temptation and ate the chocolate cake.
Visual representation of "give yourself over to" - To let yourself be controlled by something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • give yourself over to temptation
  • give yourself over to desire
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Emotional Depth

Use it when expressing a deep emotional attachment or dedication.

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After years of hesitation, she finally gave herself over to love.
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Positive Pursuits

Often relates to positive and constructive activities or hobbies.

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He gave himself over to charity work every weekend.
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Full Commitment

Implies a complete and often exclusive focus on the activity or cause.

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She gave herself over to her research, forgetting even to eat.
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Emotional Depth

Use it when expressing a deep emotional attachment or dedication.

Illustration for Emotional Depth
After years of hesitation, she finally gave herself over to love.
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Positive Pursuits

Often relates to positive and constructive activities or hobbies.

Illustration for Positive Pursuits
He gave himself over to charity work every weekend.
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Full Commitment

Implies a complete and often exclusive focus on the activity or cause.

Illustration for Full Commitment
She gave herself over to her research, forgetting even to eat.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Depth

Use it when expressing a deep emotional attachment or dedication.

Illustration for Emotional Depth
After years of hesitation, she finally gave herself over to love.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Pursuits

Often relates to positive and constructive activities or hobbies.

Illustration for Positive Pursuits
He gave himself over to charity work every weekend.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Full Commitment

Implies a complete and often exclusive focus on the activity or cause.

Illustration for Full Commitment
She gave herself over to her research, forgetting even to eat.
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