concede

verb

con·cede kən-ˈsēd How to pronounce concede (audio)

conceded; conceding

transitive verb

a(1)

: to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly

conceded that it might be a good idea

(2)

: to relinquish grudgingly or hesitantly

concede power

: to accept as true, valid, or accurate

The right of the state to tax is generally conceded.

: to grant as a right or privilege

Britain conceded the independence of the colonies.

intransitive verb

: to make concession : yield

concededly

kən-ˈsē-dəd-lē How to pronounce concede (audio)

adverb

conceder noun

Example Sentences

… he conceded that with six kids, something like this was bound to happen. At least one of them had to be a bad egg.

Markus Zusak, The Book Thief, 2005 … it was generally conceded that Caepio, if and when tried for treason under the present system, would be acquitted.

Colleen McCullough, The First Man in Rome, (1990) 1991 … after listening to Tom, he conceded that there were some conspicuous advantages about a life of crime, and so he consented to be a pirate.

Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, 1876 I concede that the work has been slow so far, but it should speed up soon. “Your plan might work,” she conceded, “but I still think mine is better.” Although it seems clear that he has lost the election, he still refuses to concede. He's not ready to concede the election. The former ruler was forced to concede power to a new government. The company says that workers are not conceding enough in negotiations. See More

Recent Examples on the Web In Strahovski’s case, that’s a penitence that’s still shaded with Serena Joy’s pride and near-total inability to truly concede wrong.

Daniel D'addario, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Just a few minutes before midnight, Arroyo declined to concede, saying his campaign was still waiting for more than 15,000 ballots — largely early, mail-in ballots — to be counted.

Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Those out of the title hunt aren’t willing to concede anything.

Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2022 Those out of the title hunt aren't willing to concede anything.

Jenna Fryer, ajc, 19 Aug. 2022 Some defense lawyers who are not associated with the case are willing to concede that saving money by dropping the death penalty is not a realistic option for the prosecution.

Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2022 Taliban officials insist that safety has improved overall but concede that stopping suicide bombers is difficult.

Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 But enforcement is on pause because officials concede the existing rules conflict with conservation efforts.

Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Droplets were initially deemed the cause of non-contact transmission of tuberculosis, measles, and chickenpox, and only after irrefutable proof would the scientific establishment concede the occurrence of aerosol transmission.

Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

concede

verb

as in to admit

to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly she grudgingly conceded his point

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

admit
confess
acknowledge
agree
grant
announce
allow
recognize
disclose
reveal
accept
confirm
say
tell
affirm
declare
avow
fess (up)
proclaim
come clean (about)
own (up to)
profess
divulge
unload
publish
warn
yield
inform
betray
expose
talk
communicate
impart
unveil
spill
disburden
unburden
whisper
broadcast
breathe
tattle
rat
give away
leak
squeal
break
tip (off)
blab
wise (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

deny
disclaim
disavow
contradict
disallow
reject
refute
dispute
gainsay
negate
rebut
negative
repudiate
hide
conceal
cover (up)
disown
obscure
veil
kid (oneself)

as in to succumb

to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win

Synonyms & Similar Words

succumb
submit
surrender
capitulate
relent
budge
bow
acquiesce
yield
say uncle
knuckle under
quit
give in
blink
defer
throw in the sponge
throw in the towel

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

resist
contend
fight
oppose
confront
meet
face
object
defy
counter
breast
combat
withstand
hold off
repel
battle
thwart

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of concede are accord, award, grant, and vouchsafe. While all these words mean "to give as a favor or a right," concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim.

even her critics concede she can be charming

The synonyms accord and concede are sometimes interchangeable, but accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.

accorded all the honors befitting a head of state

In some situations, the words award and concede are roughly equivalent. However, award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.

awarded the company a huge defense contract

The meanings of grant and concede largely overlap; however, grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld.

granted them a new hearing

The words vouchsafe and concede can be used in similar contexts, but vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension.

vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples

单词	concede
释义	concede verb con·cede kən-ˈsēd conceded; conceding transitive verb 1 a(1) : to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly conceded that it might be a good idea (2) : to relinquish grudgingly or hesitantly concede power b : to accept as true, valid, or accurate The right of the state to tax is generally conceded. 2 : to grant as a right or privilege Britain conceded the independence of the colonies. intransitive verb : to make concession : yield concededly kən-ˈsē-dəd-lē adverb conceder noun Did you know? Politics and Concede After the votes have been counted, one candidate traditionally concedes the election to his or her opponent by giving a concession speech. If you're lucky, your boss will concede that she was wrong the last time she criticized you. But in the middle of an argument, we're not all so good at conceding that the other guy might have a good point. Synonyms acknowledge admit agree allow confess fess (up) grant own (up to) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences … he conceded that with six kids, something like this was bound to happen. At least one of them had to be a bad egg. Markus Zusak, The Book Thief, 2005 … it was generally conceded that Caepio, if and when tried for treason under the present system, would be acquitted. Colleen McCullough, The First Man in Rome, (1990) 1991 … after listening to Tom, he conceded that there were some conspicuous advantages about a life of crime, and so he consented to be a pirate. Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, 1876 I concede that the work has been slow so far, but it should speed up soon. “Your plan might work,” she conceded, “but I still think mine is better.” Although it seems clear that he has lost the election, he still refuses to concede. He's not ready to concede the election. The former ruler was forced to concede power to a new government. The company says that workers are not conceding enough in negotiations. See More Recent Examples on the Web In Strahovski’s case, that’s a penitence that’s still shaded with Serena Joy’s pride and near-total inability to truly concede wrong. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Just a few minutes before midnight, Arroyo declined to concede, saying his campaign was still waiting for more than 15,000 ballots — largely early, mail-in ballots — to be counted. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Those out of the title hunt aren’t willing to concede anything. Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2022 Those out of the title hunt aren't willing to concede anything. Jenna Fryer, ajc, 19 Aug. 2022 Some defense lawyers who are not associated with the case are willing to concede that saving money by dropping the death penalty is not a realistic option for the prosecution. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2022 Taliban officials insist that safety has improved overall but concede that stopping suicide bombers is difficult. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 But enforcement is on pause because officials concede the existing rules conflict with conservation efforts. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Droplets were initially deemed the cause of non-contact transmission of tuberculosis, measles, and chickenpox, and only after irrefutable proof would the scientific establishment concede the occurrence of aerosol transmission. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology French or Latin; French concéder, from Latin concedere, from com- + cedere to yield First Known Use 1626, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2 Phrases Containing concede concede defeat concede defeat Kids Definition concede verb con·cede kən-ˈsēd conceded; conceding 1 : to admit to be true The candidate had to concede defeat. 2 : to grant or yield usually unwillingly Britain conceded the independence of the colonies. concede verb 1 as in to admit to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly she grudgingly conceded his point Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance admit confess acknowledge agree grant announce allow recognize disclose reveal accept confirm say tell affirm declare avow fess (up) proclaim come clean (about) own (up to) profess divulge unload publish warn yield inform betray expose talk communicate impart unveil spill disburden unburden whisper broadcast breathe tattle rat give away leak squeal break tip (off) blab wise (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms deny disclaim disavow contradict disallow reject refute dispute gainsay negate rebut negative repudiate hide conceal cover (up) disown obscure veil kid (oneself) See More 2 as in to succumb to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win Synonyms & Similar Words succumb submit surrender capitulate relent budge bow acquiesce yield say uncle knuckle under quit give in blink defer throw in the sponge throw in the towel Antonyms & Near Antonyms resist contend fight oppose confront meet face object defy counter breast combat withstand hold off repel battle thwart See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of concede are accord, award, grant, and vouchsafe. While all these words mean "to give as a favor or a right," concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim. even her critics concede she can be charming The synonyms accord and concede are sometimes interchangeable, but accord implies giving to another what is due or proper. accorded all the honors befitting a head of state In some situations, the words award and concede are roughly equivalent. However, award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors. awarded the company a huge defense contract The meanings of grant and concede largely overlap; however, grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld. granted them a new hearing The words vouchsafe and concede can be used in similar contexts, but vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension. vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples
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concede

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