capitulate
verb (used without object)
to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms.
capitulates
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present tense formof capitulate (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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In his October memo, “Three Tough Truths About Climate,” Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates capitulates, admitting, “It will not lead to humanity’s demise.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
It takes both sides to end a war, unless an opponent capitulates.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
But what about big media that capitulates to the above hollowness?
From New York Times ● Jan. 1, 2019
See how foolish it looks on a regular basis as it capitulates on one pending lawsuit after another.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2015
But after arguing with Gauguin for weeks, he finally capitulates.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
