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i want to give up vs i want to lose

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and are used in different contexts. 'I want to give up' is used when someone wants to quit or stop doing something, while 'I want to lose' is used when someone wants to experience a loss, such as in a game or competition.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 682 views

i want to give up

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone wants to quit or stop doing something.

This phrase is used when expressing a desire to quit or stop pursuing a particular activity, goal, or task.

Examples:

I want to give up smoking.
She wanted to give up her job and travel the world.
He felt like he wanted to give up on his dreams.

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Sometimes I want to give up, too.
I want... I want to give up.
"I want to give up both politics and life."
"I want to give up both politics and life".
Sometimes I want to give up, too.
I want to give up now.
I want to give up what I had in Ohio for something better here.
I just... I'm not sure I want to give up that kind of equity.
You know, when I'm designing a globe, a lot of times, I want to give up...
So... I want to give up first.
I want to give up my useless, boring freedom and always be lovingly guided by you.
"I want to give up both politics and life".
Why would I want to give up the White House for a graveyard weekend -
I want to give up coffee and junk food and beer, and I want to be healthy like my ex-wife always nagged me to be.
You know, it's like I want to give up on Rebecca's scheming, I do... but it's just, it... every morning

Alternatives:

I feel like quitting.
I'm considering giving up.
I'm thinking about stopping.

i want to lose

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone wants to experience a loss, such as in a game or competition.

This phrase is used when expressing a desire to intentionally experience a loss, especially in a competitive context.

Examples:

I want to lose weight.
She wants to lose the next game to give others a chance to win.
He doesn't mind losing the bet.

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You see, I want to lose the dear girl for life, not just... a two-week Tindolini perm, set and touch-up.
If I lost, I want to lose slowly.
Do I look like I want to lose my job?
You think I want to lose this place?
I want to lose the case.
I want to lose even more.
Don't cry, junior. I want to lose my virginity so my daddy will love me.
Don't cry, junior. I want to lose my virginity so my daddy will love me.
I just don't know if I want to lose my days off yet.
I get to choose which half of my body I want to lose the use of.
Maybe I want to lose her!
By summer, I want to lose five pounds.
You think I want to lose one of our kids?
Who said I want to lose him?
Do you think that I want to lose the opportunity to taste such a rare fish? A Marionette fish does not come very often to these seas.
Do you think I want to lose our cut?
But I want to lose it with someone I love. What?
I don't want to see them die any more than I want to lose any one of you.
Instead of saying, "I want to lose weight." say, "I will lose ten pounds by September 1st."
You think I want to lose them?

Alternatives:

I want to be defeated.
I'm hoping to come in last.
I'm aiming to lose.

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