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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
But the club's defence has been abysmal, conceding the most goals in the Bundesliga.
Even when they did concede, they made it difficult for the Gunners, who could not open them up.
Australia concedes the ban will be far from perfect at the outset, and some underage users will fall through the cracks as issues are ironed out.
Wales have conceded 27 tries and 200 points in the four November matches where they were constantly overpowered and out-muscled.
They have conceded an average of almost 60 points across their six away matches this season.
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