surrender

Meanings

• verb

  The act of giving up or yielding to the power or authority of another person.

  - "The enemy soldiers surrendered to the victorious army."
  - "After realizing the error, the defendant finally surrendered to the judge's ruling."

• noun

  A formal act of giving up control or possession.

  - "The surrender of the fort was a significant turning point in the war."
  - "The terms of the surrender were agreed upon by both parties."

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Pronunciation

1. /səˈɹɛndəɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

capitulation , strike one's flag , wave the white flag , hand over , overgive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with surrender
rendezvous , surmise , endorse , repose , peruse

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Variants

List of all variants of surrender that leads to same result
surrender , surrendered , surrendering , surrenders , surrender by bail , self-surrender , self-surrenders

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Forms

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surrendered, surrendering, surrenders

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Etymology

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From Old French 'sourendre,' meaning 'to yield,' from 'sou' 'below' and 'rendre' 'to give back.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'surrender' is often used in the context of war or negotiation, but it can also be used in other contexts, such as in sports or business.

2. The term 'surrender' is derived from Old French, and it means 'to yield' or 'to give back.'

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Related Concepts

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1. capitulation: The act of yielding or conceding, often in the context of war or negotiation.

2. resignation: The act of giving up or relinquishing control or authority, often in the context of a difficult situation.

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Culture

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Surrender has been a common theme in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing the acceptance of a difficult situation or the defeat of an enemy. In literature, 'surrender' is a common theme in war stories, where it represents the end of conflict. In art, 'surrender' is often depicted as a moment of vulnerability or submission. In music, 'surrender' is a common theme in love songs, where it represents the giving up of one's heart to another.

How to Memorize "surrender"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person raising their hands in the air to signify surrender.
   - Visualize a fort or city surrendering to an enemy army.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'surrender' with the image of a defeated soldier.
   - Associate the word 'surrender' with the image of a person giving up control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sally Surrenders Sausages' to remember the definition of 'surrender' as 'the act of giving up something.'
   - Use the mnemonic 'Soldiers Surrendering Swords' to remember the past tense form of 'surrender' as 'surrendered'.

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