Word info Synonyms

given to

Adjective

Meaning

given to (comparative more given to, superlative most given to)

Prone to; in the habit of (doing); inclined towards
She is given to taking a nap in the afternoon.

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Examples

Of all those in the army close to the commander none is more intimate than the secret agent; of all rewards none more liberal than those given to secret agents; of all matters none is more confidential than those relating to secret operations. Sun Tzu

Why do you increase your bonds? Take hold of your life before your light grows dark and you seek help and do not find it. This life has been given to you for repentance; do not waste it in vain pursuits. Isaac the Syrian

Nature has given to men one tongue, but two ears, that we may hear from others twice as much as we speak. Epictetus

The bone given to you by the king is meat. Namibian Proverb

Wisdom is a comb given to a man once he is bald. Irish Proverb

A favor given to man is appreciated by none. Nicaraguan Proverb

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