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surrender
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. surrender
A noun and verb meaning to surrender or give oneself up, typically used in the context of soldiers or criminals turning themselves in to an opposing force or authority. It implies a voluntary act of submission.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Raise the white flag and surrender, he ordered.

Sentence 2

Caught off guard by the sudden encirclement, the unit had no choice but to surrender.

Sentence 3

Even if I'm left isolated, I won't surrender that easily.

Sentence 4

Before dawn, the soldiers made up their minds: "We surrender here."

Sentence 5

At the corner of the intersection, the suspect shouted, "I surrender!"