C1verb 2K

Surrender

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈrendə(r)/","/səˈrendəz/","/səˈrendəd/","/səˈrendərɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səˈrendər/","/səˈrendərz/","/səˈrendərd/","/səˈrendərɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Surrender

to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting; to allow yourself to be caught, taken prisoner, etc.

In simple words: To give up or stop fighting.

Surrender in a sentence

• The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender.
• He surrendered voluntarily to his enemies.
• The hijackers eventually surrendered themselves to the police.
• After three weeks under siege they surrendered completely.
• The British formally surrendered on 31 May.
• He agreed to surrender all claims to the property.
• They surrendered their guns to the police.
• The defendant was released to await trial but had to surrender her passport.
• The dictator surrendered power to Parliament.

How to use Surrender

Used in both personal and formal contexts. Appropriate in discussions about conflict, debates, or personal struggles. Avoid in overly casual settings.

Grammar pattern

surrender + object

Memory hint

Sound like 'sun-der' — imagine the sun setting as a metaphor for giving up.

Related words

Collocations with Surrender

• unconditionally
• completely
• immediately
• order somebody to
• agree to
• refuse to
• to
• unconditionally
• completely
• immediately
• order somebody to
• agree to
• refuse to
• to

Synonyms for Surrender

• give in (to somebody/something)

Opposites of Surrender

• resist
• fight
• defend

Common mistakes with Surrender

• Confused with 'yield' — 'yield' can imply a more temporary submission.
• Used incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb.
• Misunderstand the emotional tone — 'surrender' can imply defeat, so be cautious in positive contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Surrender

What does Surrender mean?

To give up or stop fighting.

What is the definition of Surrender?

to admit that you have been defeated and want to stop fighting; to allow yourself to be caught, taken prisoner, etc.

How do you use Surrender in a sentence?

The rebel soldiers were forced to surrender.

Can you give another example of Surrender?

He surrendered voluntarily to his enemies.

What are synonyms for Surrender?

Common alternatives include give in (to somebody/something).

What is the opposite of Surrender?

Opposite meanings include resist, fight, defend.

What words go with Surrender?

It commonly pairs with unconditionally, completely, immediately, order somebody to, agree to, refuse to, to, unconditionally, completely, immediately, order somebody to, agree to, refuse to, to.

What are common mistakes when using Surrender?

Confused with 'yield' — 'yield' can imply a more temporary submission. Used incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb. Misunderstand the emotional tone — 'surrender' can imply defeat, so be cautious in positive contexts.

How do you pronounce Surrender?

US: /["/səˈrendər/","/səˈrendərz/","/səˈrendərd/","/səˈrendərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/səˈrendə(r)/","/səˈrendəz/","/səˈrendəd/","/səˈrendərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Surrender?

Used in both personal and formal contexts. Appropriate in discussions about conflict, debates, or personal struggles. Avoid in overly casual settings.

What CEFR level is Surrender?

"Surrender" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.