rendir

/renˈdiɾ/ · A2 · verb

to yield, pay, submit, pass down

🏳️ rendir = English render and surrender: to give up, give back, hand over

From Latin reddere, to give back, the same root as English render. Giving back covers every sense: a fighter gives up (rendirse), an investment gives a return, a long day makes your strength give out, and you render tribute.

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