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.
It was only a fortnight ago when Liverpool threw away a two-goal lead at Leeds in the second half then conceded an injury-time equaliser after they retook the lead.
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City's attack is flowing, having scored 10 more goals than Arsenal, but having also conceded six more – you feel the title race could be defined by whether City's goals can outshine Arsenal's solidity.
From BBC
While Frank conceded he had seen similar challenges to the one made by the attacking midfielder receive the same punishment, he suggested it was not worthy of a sending off.
From BBC
Still, he conceded that his words would likely offer little comfort - something he knows too well.
From BBC
Nancy finished seventh in the regular season in MLS, won 14 of 34 games, ranking joint sixth in the league for goals scored and eighth for goals conceded.
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