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concede
[kuhn-seed]
verb (used with object)
to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit.
He finally conceded that she was right.
Synonyms: grantAntonyms: denyto acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established.
to concede an election before all the votes are counted.
to grant as a right or privilege; yield.
to concede a longer vacation for all employees.
Antonyms: refuse
verb (used without object)
to make a concession; yield to pressure or circumstances; admit defeat.
She was so persistent that I conceded at last.
My favorite candidate conceded before the polls were even closed!
concede
/ kənˈsiːd /
verb
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct
to yield or allow (something, such as a right)
(tr) to admit as certain in outcome
to concede an election
Other Word Forms
- conceder noun
- concessible adjective
- preconcede verb (used with object)
- unconceding adjective
- concededly adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of concede1
Example Sentences
“This season we don’t have any consistency, we concede far too many goals, we are losing battles, and everyone is responsible for it,” he said.
The BBC reported in March that Retailleau wanted these interceptions to begin - but had conceded it was a difficult issue for his government to solve because of their maritime policing rules.
And then it's one moment, we made one mistake and conceded a goal.
Norris conceded that his disqualification in Las Vegas had hurt, but said he and the team had dealt with it and moved on.
Describing his current financial situation as “not great,” Spacey said that he did manage to avoid filing for bankruptcy, although he conceded that it had been “discussed” as an option.
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