surrender
Pronunciation: [səˈrɛndər]
Context: “conflict”
(verb) to give up or stop fighting. When you surrender, you accept that you can't win and you let go of trying to win.
Example
The army decided to surrender after realizing they were outnumbered.
Example
Even when faced with difficult challenges, she refused to surrender.
Example
Why did they choose to surrender instead of continuing to fight?
Context: “relationship”
(verb) to give in to someone else's wishes or feelings. This means you want to make someone happy, so you let them have what they want.
Example
He decided to surrender his plans for the weekend to spend time with his family.
Example
She didn't want to surrender her independence to anyone.
Example
Do you think it's okay to surrender your own wishes for a friend?
Context: “conflict”
(noun) the act of giving up or stopping fighting. It means accepting defeat or letting go of control.
Example
The surrender of the team marked the end of the championship game.
Example
His refusal to accept surrender showed his determination to keep fighting.
Example
What might happen after a surrender in a competition?
Context: “relationship”
(noun) a willingness to let go of control and give in. It’s when someone decides to prioritize another's needs over their own.
Example
Her surrender to the shared decision brought peace to the group.
Example
His need for control made an act of surrender very difficult.
Example
Can surrender in a relationship lead to better understanding?