"given to" meaning in English

See given to in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more given to [comparative], most given to [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} given to (comparative more given to, superlative most given to)
  1. Prone to; in the habit of (doing); inclined towards
    Sense id: en-given_to-en-adj-akzmNE9J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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    {
      "form": "more given to",
      "tags": [
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    },
    {
      "form": "most given to",
      "tags": [
        "superlative"
      ]
    }
  ],
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      "examples": [
        {
          "text": "She is given to taking a nap in the afternoon."
        }
      ],
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        "Prone to; in the habit of (doing); inclined towards"
      ],
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          "Prone"
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          "inclined",
          "inclined"
        ]
      ]
    }
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      "form": "more given to",
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        "comparative"
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    },
    {
      "form": "most given to",
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        "superlative"
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        }
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