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.
At just 5ft 2in, Ball conceded seven inches in height but dismissed the idea that was a disadvantage beforehand, insisting he preferred "punching up" at taller opponents.
From BBC
What’s more, he conceded that he did not have the required chemical sealant on the first visit.
From MarketWatch
Canada were done at that stage, and looked poised to concede as Dodds lined up a final stone to take a point in the seventh.
From BBC
In terms of allowing opponents into their own 22, Scotland were stingy and ranked first, the problem being that they conceded way too often - 40% of visits ended with a try for their rivals.
From BBC
The Seagulls didn't quite get over the line against Everton, but them conceding late on actually won me some points.
From BBC
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