The correct answer is: A. conquer
To conquer is to defeat an enemy and take control of their territory. To surrender is to give up control of something, especially to an enemy. To venerate is to show great respect for someone or something. To destroy is to damage or ruin something completely.
In the context of the question, the antonym of “capitulate” is “conquer”. This is because to capitulate is to surrender, while to conquer is to defeat an enemy and take control of their territory.
The other options are not antonyms of “capitulate”. To venerate is to show great respect for someone or something, while to destroy is to damage or ruin something completely. Neither of these actions is the opposite of surrendering.