Word of the Day - capitulate

How to Pronounce - Capitulate

capitulate – k ax p ih ch uh l ey t

Stop resisting an opponent

The army had to capitulate to the enemy.

Definition verb (used without object)

to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms:

to give up resistance:

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Synonyms for capitulate

yield, acquiesce, accede, give in.

Dictionary Entries near capitulate

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First known usage

First recorded in 1570–80; from Medieval Latin capitulātus (past participle of capitulāre “to draw up in sections”), equivalent to capitul(um) “section,” literally, “small head” + -ātus

Word of the Day - capitulate