Which verb is suitable in this sentence?
"Last night I wanted to watch a film on the TV, but I [gave it up] and went to bed for sleeping."
I think that "give it up" is not suitable in the sentence. But what verb do you suggest for that? when you change your desicion and don't do that job.
Another example: "I wanted to give you a gift but I ..... now." (I wouldn't like to give you that!)
Thanks in advance.
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Answers · 6
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You are asking what you can use when you have a switch on you intentions or opinions, correct? If so, there is not a specific verb to describe this situation. You would have to properly say it: "I have changed my mind".
Some common ways to also say the same thing are:
"I had a change of heart"
"I changed my plans"
"I have changed my mind"
When you are specifically referring to your intentions, you could say:
"I had a change of heart"
"I don't think like this anymore"
Keep in mind that most of the time we will not use a generic expression, but instead we will provide the reason for why we have changed or behavior or plans.
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You probably mean "gave up" rather than "gave it up". It means to abandon what you are doing.
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