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[camus8]

Does anyone think that it's okay to say John surrendered Mary?  If it's missing something, please add it. 

Comments

[kaurorab]

Well from what I understand I don't think John can "surrender" anyone but himself. So I would say, John surrendered to Mary

[camus8]

Thanks, Kimi! I always know I can count on you.

Take care and thanks again.

[kaurorab]

Or now that I think about it John could surrender Mary but it would have to be : John surrendered Mary to...someone

[banefinn]

exactly. "surrender" requires both a direct and an indirect object. In some colloquial uses, the indirect object is assumed: "I surrender!" assumes the "myself to you" which should appear after the verb.