Foryield

/fɔrˈjiːld/ verb

Definition

to yield or surrender completely; to give up entirely.

Etymology

From Old English 'for-' (completely, away) + 'yield' (to surrender, give way). Describes absolute and total surrender.

Kelly Says

This word combines the completeness of 'for-' with surrender, capturing not just giving in but totally abandoning resistance—the opposite of 'holding out'!

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