gives way

A form of give way — To yield to persistent persuasion.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of give way
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APA

gives way. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20way

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“gives way.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gives%20way. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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