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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However, once Ryan Gravenberch was sent off in the 62nd minute, they capitulated to a 3-0 defeat.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
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
Only one sued state – Oklahoma – has thus far capitulated to the DOJ.
From Salon ● Apr. 3, 2026
Baqaei responded Monday by saying that Iranians had never capitulated at any point in their history.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
For five days the hens held out, then they capitulated and went back to their nesting boxes.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
