concede

verb

con·cede | \ kən-ˈsēd

conceded; conceding

Definition of concede

transitive verb

1a(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

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grant, concede, vouchsafe, accord, award mean to give as a favor or a right. grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld. granted them a new hearing concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim. even her critics concede she can be charming vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension. vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples accord implies giving to another what is due or proper. accorded all the honors befitting a head of state award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors. awarded the company a huge defense contract

Examples of concede in a Sentence

… 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even Rienda concedes that the vegan label can have a vaguely aggressive, judgmental undertone, particularly when it’s applied to fashion. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "Vegan Fashion Week Is Coming to L.A.—And It’s About a Lot More Than Eco Leather and Faux Fur," 14 Jan. 2019 Crowley quickly conceded to the 28-year-old progressive upstart and pledged to support her. — NBC News, "Still no concession call? Ocasio-Cortez, Crowley trade barbs in primary aftermath," 12 July 2018 Both of his main opponents, Ricardo Anaya and Jose Antonio Meade, conceded to López Obrador and offered their congratulations. — Joshua Partlow, Anchorage Daily News, "Andrés Manuel López Obrador wins Mexican presidential race," 2 July 2018 Yet just half a dozen appearances, four cautions, one dismissal and two dozen goals conceded later, Júnior's time at the West Yorkshire club was up, and his face was never to be seen on British soil again. — SI.com, "Forgotten World Cup XI: Centre Back - Roque Júnior," 27 June 2018 There has been no independent research to determine whether the programs are safe or effective, or how students fare emotionally after camp, retreat directors concede. — San Francisco Chronicle, "A Retreat’s Risky Lessons," 14 June 2018 In his book Caplan concedes over and over that a four-year degree is a significantly better economic bet than a two-year tech, trade, or community college degree. — Chuck Thompson, Popular Mechanics, "The State of American Trade Schools," 13 Mar. 2019 The study authors do concede that their results may have been affected by selection bias and the difficulties inherent in asking people to recall their own drug use. — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, "8 of the Best Weed Vaporizers for the Total Beginner," 13 Dec. 2018 Abrams refused to concede by the morning after the election, as CNN reported. — Jameelah Nasheed, Teen Vogue, "2018 Midterms: Stacey Abrams Hasn't Conceded the Georgia Governor's Race and Pledged That Every Vote Will Be Counted," 7 Nov. 2018

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