concede

[kuhn-seed]

verb (used with object)

conceded, conceding 

1. to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit.

   He finally conceded that she was right.

   Synonyms: grant
   Antonyms: deny

2. to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established.

   to concede an election before all the votes are counted.

3. to grant as a right or privilege; yield.

   to concede a longer vacation for all employees.

   Antonyms: refuse

verb (used without object)

conceded, conceding 

1. 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

1. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct

2. to yield or allow (something, such as a right)

3. (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

Origin of concede¹

First recorded in 1625–35; from Latin concēdere, equivalent to con- con- + cēdere “to withdraw, yield”; cede

Word History and Origins

Origin of concede¹

C17: from Latin concēdere, from cēdere to give way, _cede

Example Sentences

Napoli edged top spot last season ahead of Inter Milan by a solitary point, conceding only 27 goals from their 38 games and with Lukaku leading the club's scoring charts with 14 goals.

From BBC

They should come prepared not only to persuade, but also to be persuaded themselves, ready to concede when their case has been dismantled — and the audience should see that happen.

From Salon

That is a big improvement on how they started the previous campaign, when they conceded five in their first five games.

From BBC

However, he conceded: "I think the AI song is a good song."

From BBC

A 5-0 loss to Ipswich on Friday means they have conceded 14 goals in those six matches, and have not scored in the league since their opening game.

From BBC

Related Words

• accept 
• admit 
• allow 
• capitulate 
• cave in 
• cede 
• confess 
• give up 
• grant 
• hand over 
• quit 
• relinquish 
• surrender 
• yield