Definitions and Examples of forfeit, lose, surrender
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To lose or give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to fulfill an obligation.
Example
If you don't pay your rent on time, you may forfeit your security deposit.
To be deprived of something that one had or possessed.
Example
He was afraid he would lose his job if he didn't meet the deadline.
To give up control or possession of something to someone else.
Example
The army was forced to surrender after running out of ammunition.
Key Differences: forfeit vs lose vs surrender
- 1Forfeit implies a penalty or punishment for failing to fulfill an obligation.
- 2Lose implies an accidental or unintentional deprivation of something.
- 3Surrender implies a voluntary or forced relinquishment of control or possession.
Effective Usage of forfeit, lose, surrender
- 1Legal Context: Use forfeit in legal contexts to describe the loss of property or rights as a penalty.
- 2Everyday Context: Use lose to describe the accidental or unintentional deprivation of something.
- 3Military Context: Use surrender in military contexts to describe the act of giving up control or possession of territory or weapons.
Remember this!
The antonyms of redeem are forfeit, lose, and surrender. These words convey different meanings: forfeit implies a penalty, lose implies an accidental deprivation, and surrender implies a voluntary or forced relinquishment. Use these words in specific contexts to convey the intended meaning.
