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resignam-se

[ʁe.ziɲ.ˈɐ̃w̃ sə]
verb
resign themselves, accept reluctantly
1. third person plural present indicative of 'resignar-se' - to accept something reluctantly or unwillingly; to come to terms with an undesirable situation
They resign themselves to their fate.
Eles resignam-se ao seu destino.
2. to show resignation; to accept with passive acceptance
The workers resigned themselves to the pay cut.
Os trabalhadores resignam-se ao corte salarial.
Synonyms
conformam-seaceitamsubmetem-serenunciam
Antonyms
revoltam-seprotestamresistemrecusam

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resignam-se
Standard usage, commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
resignam-se
Standard usage, equivalent meaning and frequency

Related Idioms & Phrases

resignar-se ao inevitável
resignar-se com paciência
resignar-se ao destino
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