yielded

[ˈjiːldɪd]

yielded Definition

• 1. produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)
• 2. give way to arguments, demands, or pressure
• 3. surrender or relinquish (something)

Using yielded: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yielded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The farm yielded a good harvest this year.

• Example

  The company yielded a profit of $1 million last quarter.

• Example

  He finally yielded to their demands after hours of negotiation.

• Example

  The suspect yielded the stolen goods to the police.

yielded Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for yielded

• produce
• generate
• provide
• submit
• surrender
• give in

Antonyms for yielded

• withstand
• defend
• resist

Phrases with yielded

• yield to temptation

  give in to a desire or urge, especially one that is considered wrong or unwise

  Example

  I couldn't resist and yielded to temptation by eating the whole cake.

• yield the right of way

  allow another vehicle or pedestrian to proceed first in traffic

  Example

  The driver yielded the right of way to the pedestrians crossing the street.

• high-yielding

  producing a large amount of something, especially crops or investments

  Example

  The company invested in high-yielding stocks to increase its profits.

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Summary: yielded in Brief

The verb 'yielded' [ˈjiːldɪd] means to produce or provide a product, give way to arguments or pressure, or surrender something. It can be used in phrases such as 'yield to temptation' or 'yield the right of way.' 'Yielded' has formal synonyms like 'produce' and 'relinquish,' and informal synonyms like 'give up' and 'cave in.'