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concede

[kənˈsiːd]

concede Definition

  • 1admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it
  • 2surrender or yield (something that one possesses)
  • 3grant (a right, privilege, or demand)

Using concede: Examples

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

  • Example

    He finally conceded that he was wrong.

  • Example

    The company has decided to concede some of its demands.

  • Example

    She conceded defeat and congratulated her opponent.

  • Example

    The government has conceded that the new policy has failed.

concede Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for concede

Idioms Using concede

  • allow someone else to speak or take over a discussion

    Example

    After making his point, he conceded the floor to his colleague.

  • concede to someone's demands

    agree to do what someone else wants, especially after resisting or refusing at first

    Example

    The government had to concede to the protesters' demands in order to avoid further unrest.

  • allow someone else to gain an advantage or make progress

    Example

    The company had to concede ground to its competitors in order to stay in business.

Phrases with concede

  • concede a goal/point

    allow an opponent to score a goal or accept that an argument or statement is valid

    Example

    The team conceded a goal in the last minute of the game.

  • admit that one has been defeated and stop competing

    Example

    After losing three games in a row, the team finally conceded defeat.

  • allow an opponent to gain an advantage or make progress

    Example

    The company had to concede ground to its competitors in order to stay in business.

Origins of concede

from Latin 'concedere', meaning 'yield'

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Summary: concede in Brief

To 'concede' [kənˈsiːd] means to admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it. It can also mean to surrender or yield something that one possesses, or grant a right, privilege, or demand. Examples include 'He finally conceded that he was wrong,' and 'The government has conceded that the new policy has failed.' Phrases like 'concede defeat' and 'concede ground' denote admitting defeat or allowing an opponent to gain an advantage.