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concede
[ kuhn-seed ]
verb (used with object)
- to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit:
He finally conceded that she was right.
Synonyms: grant
Antonyms: deny
- to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established:
to concede an election before all the votes are counted.
- to grant as a right or privilege; yield:
to concede a longer vacation for all employees.
Antonyms: refuse
verb (used without object)
- to make a concession; yield to pressure or circumstances; admit defeat:
She was so persistent that I conceded at last.
My favorite candidate conceded before the polls were even closed!
concede
/ kənˈsiːd /
verb
- when tr, may take a clause as object to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct
- to yield or allow (something, such as a right)
- tr to admit as certain in outcome
to concede an election
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Derived Forms
- conˈceder, noun
- conˈcededly, adverb
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Other Words From
- con·ced·er noun
- con·ces·si·ble [k, uh, n-, ses, -, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
- pre·con·cede verb (used with object) preconceded preconceding
- un·con·ced·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of concede1
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Example Sentences
Though Kerzner did concede that being a sock helped with his candor.
Even supporters of the no campaign privately concede that having Cameron in town could harm their cause.
But nobody wanted to concede to being a part of the problem.
Invading Iraq in 2003 was a mistake (57 percent of Americans concede as much).
It not only motivates parents to concede to the practice, but also not to report incidences when medical issues arise.
The Imperial Parliament will never concede that right, nor will any Legislature similarly constituted.
That government seems at present disposed to concede the abolition of that oath to the Catholics of Ireland.
If you must concede,—the conclusion of the first half,—what will be the nature of your concession?
Did his fellow-citizens concede to this great miracle, and have they at length acknowledged him?
The parents concede the higher position to their children, and the children take it as a matter of right.
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