surrender
verb (used with object)
to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress.
has surrendered
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present perfectof surrender (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The league has surrendered the most potent weapon at its disposal: reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
He has surrendered the intellectual high ground of the conservative movement.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
He added that Hinton has surrendered his bonus for this year.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
The long ball was the ninth Scott has surrendered this year, compared to the 11 total he had yielded over the past three seasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2025
Of course when a ship has surrendered the fire of both ships ceases.
From Flags: Some Account of their History and Uses. by Andrew Macgeorge
