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- [kuh-pich-uh-leyt]
- /kəˈpɪtʃ əˌleɪt/
- /kəˈpɪt.jʊ.leɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-pich-uh-leyt]
- /kəˈpɪtʃ əˌleɪt/
Definitions of capitulate word
- verb capitulate If you capitulate, you stop resisting and do what someone else wants you to do. 3
- verb capitulate to surrender, esp under agreed conditions 3
- intransitive verb capitulate to give up (to an enemy) on prearranged conditions; surrender conditionally 3
- intransitive verb capitulate to give up; stop resisting 3
- verb without object capitulate to surrender unconditionally or on stipulated terms. 1
- verb without object capitulate to give up resistance: He finally capitulated and agreed to do the job my way. 1
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Origin of capitulate
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Medieval Latin capitulātus (past participle of capitulāre to draw up in sections), equivalent to capitul(um) section (literally, small head; see capitulum) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Capitulate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
capitulate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capitulate
verb capitulate
- cede — If someone in a position of authority cedes land or power to someone else, they let them have the land or power, often as a result of military or political pressure.
- defer — If you defer an event or action, you arrange for it to happen at a later date, rather than immediately or at the previously planned time.
- concede — If you concede something, you admit, often unwillingly, that it is true or correct.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- relent — to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
Antonyms for capitulate
verb capitulate
- defend — If you defend someone or something, you take action in order to protect them.
- fight — a battle or combat.
- win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
- conquer — If one country or group of people conquers another, they take complete control of their land.
- resist — to withstand, strive against, or oppose: to resist infection; to resist temptation.
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