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In any event, Li proved to be a hard bargainer, immovable on many points but willing to give on some and to accept face-saving compromises on others. He held fast to his refusal to accept a railroad concession to the Russian government or to agree to Russian construction of the line, but he did agree to make the concession to the Russo-Chinese Bank, which would have Chinese representation on its board.

Does give mean give in or give up? What is the difference between give and give up or give in? Thanks

  

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Vladv Does give mean give in or give up? It's not exactly either, but it's closer to 'give in'. What is the difference between give and give up or give in?

  • Vladv Does give mean give in or give up?
  • It's not exactly either, but it's closer to 'give in'.
  • What is the difference between give and give up or give in?
  • give in : consent reluctantly; yield under insistence or entreaty give up : stop trying, usually as an admission of defeat Vladv willing to give on some and to accept face-saving compromises on others willing to be flexible on some and ...
  • , to be flexible: This fabric has a lot of give to it.
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VladvDoes give mean give in or give up? It's not exactly either, but it's closer to 'give in'.
What is the difference between give and give up or give in?

give in : consent reluctantly; yield under insistence or entreaty

give up : stop trying, usually as an admission of defeat

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