surrender
surrender Lexical Profile
surrender Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act of ceasing resistance to an opponent or demand and submitting to their authority.
"The treaty was signed shortly after the formal surrender of the opposing forces."
The voluntary relinquishment or handing over of a legal right, property, or insurance policy.
"The early surrender of the life insurance policy resulted in a reduced cash payout."
• verb
To cease resistance to an opponent or demand and submit to their authority.
"Outnumbered and surrounded, the garrison had no choice but to surrender."
To give up or hand over possession of something to another person or authority, especially on demand or under compulsion.
"International travelers were required to surrender their expired passports at the consulate."
To allow oneself to be completely controlled or overcome by a strong emotion, impulse, or influence.
"After weeks of exhausting work, he finally surrendered to despair and asked for help."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Anglo-French 'surrendre', meaning to give up or deliver over, formed from the prefix 'sur-' (over) and 'rendre' (to give back, ultimately from Vulgar Latin 'rendere').