Definition

To give oneself up to someone or something, often in a situation of defeat or conflict.

Example

After a long battle, the soldiers decided to surrender to the enemy forces.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you had a tough time in that game last night.

Yeah, we were losing so badly that we had to surrender in the second half.

That must have been frustrating for you all.

It was, but sometimes you just have to accept it and move on.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of giving up control or possession of something to someone else, often in a formal or legal context.

Example

The general ordered his troops to make a surrender to avoid further casualties.

Conversation

I heard that sometimes, the best option is to just surrender during an argument.

Yeah, it can be a good way to avoid escalating things further.

Exactly! It’s like admitting that you can’t win this time.

Definition

To give up control or possession of something, often to someone else, or to stop resisting.

Example

After a long battle, the soldiers decided to surrender to the enemy forces.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I should just surrender my old phone and get a new one.

That sounds like a good idea; the new ones have way better features.

Yeah, I've been holding on to it for too long.

Root Explanation

Surrender → It is formed from "sur-" (meaning over or above) and "rendere" (meaning to give back or yield). The word describes the act of giving oneself over or yielding to another's authority or control.

Memory Tip

Think of 'giving back' ('rendere') to someone 'over' ('sur-') — that's why surrender means to yield or give oneself up.

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