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

单词	conceding
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. conceding verb present participle of concede 1 as in admitting to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly she grudgingly conceded his point Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance admitting confessing acknowledging agreeing granting announcing allowing disclosing recognizing revealing confirming saying telling accepting declaring affirming avowing coming clean (about) proclaiming owning (up to) professing fessing (up) yielding unloading informing talking publishing divulging communicating betraying exposing warning spilling imparting unburdening broadcasting whispering unveiling breathing disburdening leaking giving away tattling breaking squealing blabbing ratting tipping (off) wising (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms denying disclaiming disavowing negating rejecting contradicting disputing refuting repudiating rebutting disowning concealing negativing disallowing covering (up) hiding obscuring gainsaying veiling kidding (oneself) See More 2 as in succumbing 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 succumbing surrendering submitting bowing capitulating relenting budging yielding acquiescing blinking quitting giving in knuckling under deferring saying uncle throwing in the sponge throwing in the towel Antonyms & Near Antonyms resisting contending fighting opposing confronting objecting facing countering defying combating meeting withstanding combatting thwarting repelling battling holding off breasting See More
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