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!
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He finally conceded that he was wrong.
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The company has decided to concede some of its demands.
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She conceded defeat and congratulated her opponent.
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The government has conceded that the new policy has failed.
concede Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using concede
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After making his point, he conceded the floor to his colleague.
agree to do what someone else wants, especially after resisting or refusing at first
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The government had to concede to the protesters' demands in order to avoid further unrest.
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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
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The team conceded a goal in the last minute of the game.
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After losing three games in a row, the team finally conceded defeat.
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The company had to concede ground to its competitors in order to stay in business.
Origins of concede
from Latin 'concedere', meaning 'yield'
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.
