phrase to do something regularly or as a habit: 经常做；习惯于 She was given to staying in bed till lunchtime.她常常在床上呆到吃午饭时才起来。 She is friendly and given to easy laughter. Neither parent was much given to talking about their feelings. I'm inclined to believe him - he's not given to exaggeration. She was not a woman much given to introspection. See also