What are the definitions of “give it up for”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Applaud.
Please GIVE IT UP FOR our next guest.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “give it up for”?
The phrasal verb 'give it up for' is commonly used to ask an audience to applaud or show appreciation for someone. It is often used by hosts or presenters in events or shows to introduce a guest or performer.
What are the different verb forms of “give it up for”?
| Root Verb | give it up for |
| Third Person Singular Present | gives it up for |
| Present Participle | giving it up for |
| Simple Past | gave it up for |
| Past Participle | given it up for |
Example
Let's give it up for the amazing band that performed tonight.
Example
The host always gives it up for every guest on the show.
Example
The audience is giving it up for the talented singer.
Example
We gave it up for the keynote speaker at the conference.
Example
The crowd had given it up for the winning team.
What kind of phrasal verb is “give it up for”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“give it up for” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
The host asked the audience to give it up for the next performer.
Example
The crowd gave it up for the amazing singer.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“give it up for” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
The host asked the audience to give it up for the next performer.
Example
The crowd gave it up for the amazing singer.
Good things to know
Does “give it up for” have an informal or formal tone?
Give it up for is a casual phrase often used in informal settings such as concerts, shows, or events. It is not typically used in formal writing or professional settings. For example, 'The audience gave it up for the amazing performance.'
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “give it up for”?
Synonyms
- recognize
- acknowledge
- praise
- applaud for
- cheer for
- clap for
- show appreciation for
