surrender

[səˈrɛndər]

surrender Definition

• 1. to give up control or possession of something
• 2. to admit defeat in a contest or conflict

Using surrender: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surrender" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The army was forced to surrender after a long battle.

• Example

  He surrendered his weapon to the police.

• Example

  She finally surrendered her pride and apologized.

• Example

  I surrender, you win.

surrender Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surrender

• yield
• relinquish
• cede
• submit
• capitulate

Antonyms for surrender

• defend
• withstand
• resist

Idioms Using surrender

• wave the white flag/surrender

  to give up or surrender

  Example

  After hours of negotiation, they finally waved the white flag and accepted the terms.

• surrender at discretion

  to surrender without any conditions or demands, leaving the decision of treatment to the victor

  Example

  The defeated army surrendered at discretion, hoping for mercy from the victors.

• surrender one's heart

  to give one's love or affection to someone

  Example

  He surrendered his heart to her on their first date.

Phrases with surrender

• surrender oneself to

  to give oneself over to a particular emotion or influence

  Example

  She surrendered herself to the music and danced all night.

• surrender to fate

  to accept that events are beyond one's control and submit to their outcome

  Example

  After trying everything to save the company, he finally surrendered to fate and closed it down.

• unconditional surrender

  a surrender without any conditions or demands

  Example

  The general demanded an unconditional surrender from the enemy.

Origins of surrender

from Old French 'sur-' meaning 'over' and 'rendre' meaning 'give back'

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Summary: surrender in Brief

The verb 'surrender' [səˈrɛndər] means to give up control or possession of something, or to admit defeat in a contest or conflict. It can be used in contexts ranging from battles to personal relationships, as in 'She finally surrendered her pride and apologized.' Phrases like 'surrender oneself to' and 'surrender to fate' denote giving oneself over to emotions or accepting events beyond one's control. Idioms like 'wave the white flag/surrender' and 'surrender at discretion' signify giving up or surrendering without conditions.