verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

give up, succeed, abandon, quit

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Example Sentences

Example:After several failed attempts, many people would give up their dream of becoming a lawyer.

Definition:to stop trying to achieve something or reach a goal

From give up

Example:The surgery was a success, and the patient was recovering well.

Definition:to achieve success, especially in some endeavor or undertaking

From succeed

Example:She decided to abandon her plans to quit her job and travel the world alone.

Definition:to stop doing something; to give up or leave something, especially a plan or activity

From abandon

Example:After a few minutes of talking to him, I could tell that he was going to quit the conversation.

Definition:to stop doing something that you have planned or have been doing

From quit