Surrender to
verb
To give up, submit, or yield to someone or something.
The criminal had no choice but to surrender to the police.
Often appears as...
- surrender to the authorities
- surrender to temptation
verb
To let go, or give oneself up to emotions, influences, or sensations.
He surrendered to his feelings of grief.
Often appears as...
- surrender to feelings
- surrender to emotions
verb
To hand over or give up (someone or something) to the control of another under duress or on demand.
The soldiers were forced to surrender their weapons to the enemy.
Often appears as...
- surrender one's weapons
- surrender one's possessions
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To relinquish control or possession of something to a person or entity.
The property was surrendered to the bank.
Often appears as...
- surrender property
- surrender one's rights
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
verb
To give up, submit, or yield to someone or something.
The criminal had no choice but to surrender to the police.
Often appears as...
- surrender to the authorities
- surrender to temptation
verb
To let go, or give oneself up to emotions, influences, or sensations.
He surrendered to his feelings of grief.
Often appears as...
- surrender to feelings
- surrender to emotions
verb
To hand over or give up (someone or something) to the control of another under duress or on demand.
The soldiers were forced to surrender their weapons to the enemy.
Often appears as...
- surrender one's weapons
- surrender one's possessions
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To relinquish control or possession of something to a person or entity.
The property was surrendered to the bank.
Often appears as...
- surrender property
- surrender one's rights
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Power Dynamics
Used when indicating one's defeat or submission to a stronger entity or situation.
After a long standoff, they had to surrender to the authorities.
Pro Tip 2/2Inevitable Outcome
Implies accepting something unavoidable, often reluctantly.
She finally surrendered to the fact that she needed help.
Pro Tip 1/2Power Dynamics
Used when indicating one's defeat or submission to a stronger entity or situation.
After a long standoff, they had to surrender to the authorities.
Pro Tip 2/2Inevitable Outcome
Implies accepting something unavoidable, often reluctantly.
She finally surrendered to the fact that she needed help.
Pro Tip 1/2Power Dynamics
Used when indicating one's defeat or submission to a stronger entity or situation.
After a long standoff, they had to surrender to the authorities.
Pro Tip 2/2Inevitable Outcome
Implies accepting something unavoidable, often reluctantly.
She finally surrendered to the fact that she needed help.
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