Definitions and Examples of surrender, yield, give up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To give up control or power over something; to stop resisting an opponent or enemy.
Example
The army was forced to surrender after running out of ammunition.
To give way or concede to someone or something; to stop opposing or resisting.
Example
The driver had to yield to the pedestrian crossing the street.
give up
To quit or abandon something; to stop trying to do something.
Example
After several failed attempts, he decided to give up on his dream of becoming a professional athlete.
Key Differences: surrender vs yield vs give up
- 1Surrender implies giving up control or power over something or someone, often in a military or political context.
- 2Yield suggests conceding or giving way to someone or something, often in a traffic or social context.
- 3Give up means quitting or abandoning something, often due to a lack of success or motivation.
Effective Usage of surrender, yield, give up
- 1Conflict Resolution: Use these antonyms to describe peaceful solutions to conflicts.
- 2Driving and Traffic: Use yield to describe traffic rules and regulations.
- 3Personal Development: Use give up to describe the process of letting go of negative habits or beliefs.
Remember this!
The antonyms of combatter are surrender, yield, and give up. These words convey the opposite meaning of fighting or resisting something. Use them to describe peaceful solutions to conflicts, traffic rules and regulations, and personal development.
