Surrender

Definition

Surrender refers to the act of giving up control, rights, or territory from one's possession or control to another party, often in the context of military terms where it refers to ceasing resistance to an enemy and giving oneself up to their authority.

Parts of Speech

• Verb
• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səˈrɛndər/
• Respelling: suh-REN-der (with "suh" as a schwa sound like the 'u' in "supply," "REN" as in "rend," and "der" as in "her")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /səˈrɛndə/
• Respelling: suh-REN-duh (similar to American English, with "suh" as in "supply," "REN" like in "rend," and "duh" as a softer version of "der")

In both dialects, "surrender" is pronounced with the primary stress on the second syllable, "REN." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, with the main difference being in the pronunciation of the final syllable.

Etymology

The term "surrender" stems from the Old French “surrendre”, which is a combination of “sur-” (over) and “rendre” (give back). This traces back to the Latin “super-” and “reddere” respectively.

Derivatives

• Surrenderer (noun)
• Surrendering (verb, gerund)
• Unsurprisingly (adverb)
• Resurrender (verb, rare)
• Surrenderee (noun)

Synonyms

• Capitulate
• Submit
• Yield

Antonyms

• Resist
• Challenge
• Defend

Usage

"Surrender" is a term commonly used in military, legal, and general contexts. In a military scenario, it denotes the act of giving up resistance to an opposing force. In a legal scenario, it may refer to the yielding of rights, property, or a legal title.

Related Terms

• Capitulation
• Submission
• Yielding
• Ceasefire
• Truce

Detailed Definition

Verb

• Cease Resistance: To stop resisting and submit to authority, often in a military context.
• Example: The troops had no choice but to surrender after their resources were depleted.

• Give Up Control: To give control or possession of something to another person or entity, often legally.
• Example: He had to surrender his rights to the property as part of the agreement.

Noun

• Act of Surrendering: The act or instance of surrendering, especially to an opposing military force.
• Example: The surrender of the forces marked the end of the battle.