How do you spell Capitulate?
Correct spelling
capitulate
Remember 'capital' + 'u' + 'late' - surrender organized under capital headings
Why is capitulate spelled this way?
From Latin capitulare, to draw up under headings. To capitulate is to surrender under terms — defeat organized into chapters.
Common misspellings of capitulate
capitilatecapituatecapatulate
Example
Faced with overwhelming evidence, the defendant decided to capitulate and accept the plea deal.