Give up and Obtaining

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Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

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Obtaining is an antonym for give up.

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Give up is an antonym for obtaining in get topic.

Nearby Words: obtain, obtained, obtainable

Likewise, Ralph and Vanellope never give up on obtaining the thing they think will make their lives better, even when they know doing it is a terrible idea.

Source: Disney / Wreck-It Ralph

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