conceded; conceding
Definition of concede
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.
: to make concession : yield
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Time Traveler for concede
The first known use of concede was in 1626
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