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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
- concededly adverb
- concessible adjective
- preconcede verb (used with object)
- unconceding adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of concede1
Example Sentences
Already this postseason, the team’s $182-million offseason signing had gotten off to a strong start in October, going at least six innings in each of his first two outings while conceding just two total runs.
Supporters will be less forgiving now Wales have lost – making it 12 goals conceded in five games – and seen their hopes of qualifying automatically go up in smoke.
"First half, we lacked a little bit of belief with the ball, but we were in the game and weren't conceding a lot of chances," he added.
But after conceding twice there was no way back for the team from southern Africa, who lost seven qualifiers and drew the other three.
Analysts conceded that Intel appeared to take “a rather conservative stance” in guiding for a below seasonal second half of 2025.
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