verb
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To give up into the power, control, or possession of another.
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(by extension) To yield (a town, a fortification, etc.) to an enemy.
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To give oneself up into the power of another, especially as a prisoner; to submit or give in.
example
I surrender!
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To give up possession of; to yield; to resign.
example
to surrender a right, privilege, or advantage
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To yield (oneself) to an influence, emotion, passion, etc.
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to surrender oneself to grief, to despair, to indolence, or to sleep
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To abandon (one's hand of cards) and recover half of the initial bet.
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For a policyholder, to voluntarily terminate an insurance contract before the end of its term, usually with the expectation of receiving a surrender value.