Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Capitulate”
To give up or surrender, usually after agreeing on terms or conditions. It's a formal way of saying someone stopped fighting and accepted defeat.
Word Family of Capitulate
What is the noun of capitulate? — capitulation
What is the verb of capitulate? — capitulate
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- After a six-month siege, the fortress finally capitulated to enemy forces. C2
- The government capitulated to pressure from international organizations. C2
- Despite their initial resolve, the rebels capitulated when supplies ran out. C2
Word Form Patterns for Capitulate
-tion
Adds **-tion** to form a noun describing an action, process, or result. Example: capitulate → capitulation.
Origin and Word Formation of Capitulate
From Latin 'capitulare' (to arrange by chapters/terms). 'Caput' means 'head' or 'chapter'. Entered English in 16th century with military meaning.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Capitulate
Wrong: The team capitulated their weapons.
Correct: The team surrendered their weapons. / The team capitulated to enemy forces.
'Capitulate' is intransitive; it doesn't take a direct object. Use 'surrender' for the transitive form, or use 'capitulate to'.
Wrong: The company capitulated the proposal.
Correct: The company capitulated to the proposal. / The company rejected the proposal.
Use 'capitulate to' (not 'capitulate' as transitive verb).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Capitulate
What are the word forms of “capitulate”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “capitulate”?
“capitulate” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “capitulate” come from?
From Latin 'capitulare' (to arrange by chapters/terms). 'Caput' means 'head' or 'chapter'. Entered English in 16th century with military meaning.