concede
verb (used with object)
to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit.
has conceded
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present perfectof concede (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The ordinance that restricts yoga instruction at city parks does not outlaw teaching other subjects including tai chi and Shakespeare, the city has conceded in court proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Through two games, a pair of wins that has already sent the U.S. to the knockout stage, Freese has conceded only once heading into Thursday night’s match against Turkey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The left-wing candidate in Colombia's presidential run-off, Iván Cepeda, has conceded defeat three days after a record number of Colombians cast their vote.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
The club has conceded just 26 goals in 37 games and allowed just 2.4 shots on target per match, the lowest figure in Europe’s top five leagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
We doubt if any philosopher, equally profound and equally sincere, will ever find room in his conclusions for a greater measure of moral liberty than the "Théodicée" has conceded to man.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 08, June 1858 by Various
