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Give upon

/give upon/  ยท  pronounced with confidence

Principal meanings
EnglishMeaning
Give upon vi phrasal 1. To grasp someone desperately.
Please don't give upon the cat.
Give upon vi phrasal 2. To hurt someone with extreme care.
My nonna used to give upon the tomatoes every Sunday.