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capitulate

Pronunciation: /kəˈpɪtjʊleɪt/
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Definition of capitulate

verb

[no object]
  • cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield:the patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces

Derivatives

capitulator

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'parley, draw up terms'): from French capituler, from medieval Latin capitulare 'draw up under headings', from Latin capitulum, diminutive of caput 'head'

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