verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

yield, give in, submit, admit

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Example Sentences

Example:She yielded to her curiosity and peeked into the closed drawer.

Definition:to give in or submit (to something)

From yield

Example:When all else failed, the judge decided to give in to the protest and delay the construction.

Definition:to surrender (to opposing or stronger forces)

From give in

Example:They submitted to the authority and completed the task on time.

Definition:to give oneself up (to someone or something)

From submit

Example:He admitted to drinking but denied driving under the influence.

Definition:to allow or agree to (a fact or thing)

From admit