capitulate
verb (used without object)
to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms.
capitulated
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past participleof capitulate.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof capitulate.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
capitulateverb (used without object)to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms.
Example Sentences
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During his eight years as a Laker there seemed to be countless occasions when Lakers brass capitulated to his “demands.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
The 28-year-old capitulated from a set and 4-1 up in her quarter-final against Diana Shnaider before losing the deciding set 6-0 in a match that she joked made her want to quit tennis.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Only one sued state – Oklahoma – has thus far capitulated to the DOJ.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
The market hasn’t capitulated, but it’s getting closer.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
Having capitulated on the hair question, Dad put up an even sterner resistance against any future changes in dress.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
