Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Surrender of one's self; the yielding up of one's will, affections, or person to another.
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Examples
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We'd be peaceful enthusiasts, free from the allure of gaudy knick-knacks forged from the fossils' ooze and eager for self-surrender.
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It was an expression of perfect confidence, of absolute self-surrender, as though he said: I put myself into thy hands.
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We'd be peaceful enthusiasts, free from the allure of gaudy knick-knacks forged from the fossils' ooze and eager for self-surrender.
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We'd be peaceful enthusiasts, free from the allure of gaudy knick-knacks forged from the fossils' ooze and eager for self-surrender.
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Sit down, shut up, and embrace the virtues of obedience and self-surrender, which are virtues that hipster liberalism seems to have forgotten the value of.
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We'd be peaceful enthusiasts, free from the allure of gaudy knick-knacks forged from the fossils' ooze and eager for self-surrender.
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It has shown itself unable to pass on the faith in its integrity and is inadequate, therefore, in fostering the joyful self-surrender called for in Christian marriage, in consecrated life, in ordained priesthood.
Jesuit: Obama is "the most effective spokesperson" for "the spirit of Vatican II"
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If Judge Berman were to authorize Douglas to self-surrender to the prison he would begin serving his term with much less stress.
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Religious belief gives you companionship in adversity, the security of fixed rules, and the tempting feeling of self-surrender and submission.
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Religious belief gives you companionship in adversity, the security of fixed rules, and the tempting feeling of self-surrender and submission.
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