Definitions
- Admitting defeat or acknowledging the superiority of someone or something. - Agreeing to a request or demand after initial resistance or reluctance. - Granting a point in an argument or discussion.
- Giving permission or approval for something to happen. - Permitting someone to do something or go somewhere. - Acknowledging the existence or truth of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve giving permission or acknowledging something.
- 2Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 3Both words are verbs that express permission or agreement.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Concede is typically used in the context of admitting defeat or granting a point in an argument, while allow is more commonly used in the context of giving permission or permitting something.
- 2Connotation: Concede can have a negative connotation of admitting defeat or weakness, while allow is more neutral and can be positive or negative depending on the situation.
- 3Subject: Concede usually involves two parties, with one conceding to the other, while allow can involve one party giving permission to another or acknowledging something without involving another party.
- 4Formality: Allow is generally considered more formal than concede, which is often used in casual conversation or informal settings.
- 5Direction: Concede involves giving up something, while allow involves giving permission or approval for something.
Remember this!
Concede and allow are both verbs that express permission or agreement, but they differ in their usage, connotation, subject, formality, and direction. Concede is typically used in the context of admitting defeat or granting a point in an argument, while allow is more commonly used in the context of giving permission or acknowledging something. Concede can have a negative connotation of admitting defeat or weakness, while allow is more neutral and can be positive or negative depending on the situation. Allow is generally considered more formal than concede, which is often used in casual conversation or informal settings.
