surrender

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To stop fighting and admit that you have been defeated.

   The soldiers surrendered after a long battle.

2. 2
   verb

   To give up something or hand it over to someone else.

   He had to surrender his passport at the border.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of admitting defeat and stopping a fight.

   The general demanded an unconditional surrender.

4. 4
   verb

   To give in to a feeling or influence.

   She surrendered to grief after the loss.

Etymology tree Middle English surrendren English surrender From Middle English surrendren, from Old French surrendre, from sur- + rendre (“render”). Displaced native Old English on hand gān.

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