Pronunciation: [səɹˈɛndəd] (IPA) 
The word surrendered is spelled with three syllables: sur-ren-dered. The first syllable "sur" is pronounced as "sər" in IPA phonetic transcription, the second syllable "ren" is pronounced as "rɛn", and the third syllable "dered" is pronounced as "dərd". The stress falls on the second syllable "ren". Surrendered refers to giving up or relinquishing control, authority, or possession of something.
Surrendered is a verb that means yielding, giving up, or relinquishing control, power, or authority over something. It implies a voluntary act of admitting defeat, submitting to an opposing force, or accepting the terms provided by a higher authority. When someone surrenders, they are essentially acknowledging their inability to continue a struggle or to achieve a desired outcome and are choosing to discontinue their resistance.
In the context of warfare or conflict, surrendering entails laying down arms, ceasing hostilities, and accepting the demands of the victorious side. It requires a complete abandonment of any further resistance or opposition to the opposing force. Surrendering is often seen as a gesture of defeat, compromise, or capitulation, where the losing party acknowledges their inability to prevail in the face of overwhelming odds.
Beyond its application in the realm of war, surrendering can also be used in personal or emotional contexts. It can refer to letting go of negative emotions or attachments, releasing control, and embracing a more accepting or peaceful state of mind. Surrendering in such situations often involves recognizing that certain desires or goals are unattainable or harmful and choosing to relinquish one's attachment to them to find a greater sense of inner peace or contentment.
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The word "surrendered" originated from the Old French term "surrendre" which meant "to give up" or "to yield". This Old French term was derived from the Latin word "surrēndere" which had a similar meaning of "to give back" or "to yield". The Latin term was a compound verb formed from the prefix "sub-" meaning "under" and the verb "rēndere" meaning "to give". Consequently, "surrendered" can be traced back to Latin and ultimately has its roots in the Indo-European language family.
