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Surrendered

Verb / sɜ:ˈendɜ:d / Another word for surrendered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give up, abandon, or yield control or possession of something

Synonyms & similar words

giveup resist deliver cede surrender yield relinquish abandon renounce forfeit cede capitulate submit concede abdicate waive sacrifice resign deliver cede cede bow

Synonyms by register

Formal

capitulated yielded acquiesced

Informal

gave in backed down threw in the towel

Literary

succumbed yielded

Antonyms

resisted fought opposed defended challenged rebelled conquered

Common collocations

  • surrendered unconditionally
  • surrendered to the enemy
  • surrendered their weapons
  • surrendered control
  • surrendered the city
  • surrendered the championship
  • surrendered his life

Word family

noun surrender
verb surrender
adjective surrendered

Usage note

The word 'surrendered' implies giving up control or possession, often under duress or defeat. It can also refer to giving oneself over to an emotion or feeling.

Example sentences

  1. She surrendered her keys to the valet.
  2. The criminal surrendered to the police.
  3. The team surrendered a two-goal lead.
  4. He surrendered his passport to the authorities.
  5. The general surrendered his army to the enemy.

Quotes

  • Surrender your forces and give yourselves and your country the peace which it craves, - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you. - Brian Tracy

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