concede
Americanverb (used with object)
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to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit.
He finally conceded that she was right.
- Synonyms:
- grant
- Antonyms:
- deny
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to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established.
to concede an election before all the votes are counted.
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to grant as a right or privilege; yield.
to concede a longer vacation for all employees.
- Antonyms:
- refuse
verb (used without object)
verb
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(when tr, may take a clause as object) to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct
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to yield or allow (something, such as a right)
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(tr) to admit as certain in outcome
to concede an election
Other Word Forms
- concededly adverb
- conceder noun
- concessible adjective
- preconcede verb (used with object)
- unconceding adjective
Etymology
Origin of concede
First recorded in 1625–35; from Latin concēdere, equivalent to con- con- + cēdere “to withdraw, yield”; cede
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But she concedes it can be difficult for some families, including financial pressures that make caring for a relative a challenge.
From BBC
Doing the math is somewhat difficult, he conceded, since credit-card companies likely wouldn’t sit still and would probably put in place new fees to help make up for lost revenue and earnings.
From MarketWatch
Doing the math is somewhat difficult, he conceded, since credit-card companies likely wouldn’t sit still and would probably put in place new fees to help make up for lost revenue and earnings.
From MarketWatch
Given Chelsea boast the meanest defence in the division with just six goals conceded from 12 games, being clinical at the other end could be a lethal combination.
From BBC
“I don’t think we could have beaten them,” the coach conceded.
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