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121surrender — sur•ren•der [[t]səˈrɛn dər[/t]] v. t. 1) to deliver up or yield (something) to the possession or power of another on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy[/ex] 2) to give (oneself) up, as to the police 3) to give (oneself) up …
122yield — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English gieldan; akin to Old High German geltan to pay Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. archaic recompense, reward 2. to give or render as fitting, rightfully owed, or required 3. to give up …
123buckle down — [v] concentrate on address, apply oneself, attend to, bend, dedicate oneself to, devote oneself to, exert oneself, give, give oneself over to, keep close to, keep one’s mind on, launch into, occupy oneself with, pitch in, set to, throw, turn;… …
124surrender — [sə ren′dər] vt. [ME surrendren < MFr surrendre < sur , up (see SUR 1) + rendre, to RENDER] 1. to give up possession of or power over; yield to another on demand or compulsion 2. to give up claim to; give over or yield, esp. voluntarily, as …
125Contemplation — • The idea of contemplation is connected with that of mystical theology Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. contemplation Contemplation …
126indulge — v 1. live hard, live high, be intemperate, be excessive, splurge, run riot, Inf. go whole hog; sow one s wild oats, Sl. paint the town red, Sl. go to town; plunge into dissipation, go on a spree, hit the booze, Sl. go off the wagon; carouse,… …
127surrender — v. & n. v. 1 tr. hand over; relinquish possession of, esp. on compulsion or demand; give into another s power or control. 2 intr. a accept an enemy s demand for submission. b give oneself up; cease from resistance; submit. 3 intr. & refl. (foll.… …
128boast — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. brag, bragging, vaunt, source of pride, gasconade, pretension, self satisfaction, avowal, bravado, bluster. v. 1. [To brag] Syn. gloat, triumph, brag, swagger, exult, crow, show off, vaunt, swell, strut, bluff, flaunt,… …
