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as in to give
to produce as revenue I expect that stock to yield at least 14% profit this year

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as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination

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as in to surrender
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly she yielded herself to temptation and booked a month-long vacation in the Bahamas like she'd wanted to for years

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noun

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How does the verb yield differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of yield are capitulate, defer, relent, submit, and succumb. While all these words mean "to give way to someone or something that one can no longer resist," yield may apply to any sort or degree of giving way before force, argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

yields too easily in any argument

When could capitulate be used to replace yield?

The words capitulate and yield are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, capitulate stresses the fact of ending all resistance and may imply either a coming to terms (as with an adversary) or hopelessness in the face of an irresistible opposing force.

officials capitulated to the protesters' demands

When is it sensible to use defer instead of yield?

The synonyms defer and yield are sometimes interchangeable, but defer implies a voluntary yielding or submitting out of respect or reverence for or deference and affection toward another.

I defer to your expertise in these matters

In what contexts can relent take the place of yield?

Although the words relent and yield have much in common, relent implies a yielding through pity or mercy by one who holds the upper hand.

finally relented and let the children stay up late

When might submit be a better fit than yield?

In some situations, the words submit and yield are roughly equivalent. However, submit suggests full surrendering after resistance or conflict to the will or control of another.

a repentant sinner vowing to submit to the will of God

When would succumb be a good substitute for yield?

While the synonyms succumb and yield are close in meaning, succumb implies weakness and helplessness to the one that gives way or an overwhelming power to the opposing force.

a stage actor succumbing to the lure of Hollywood

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of yield
Verb
This was because the size of the area under illicit coca bush cultivation in Colombia had yielded 50 percent more product than the previous year. Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025 Hot connections, whether through in-person meetings or personal introductions, consistently yield better results than cold outreach methods. Jason Foodman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for what the Federal Reserve will do, edged up to 3.74%. Damian J. Troise, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025 In the bond market, Treasury yields held relatively steady, and the yield on the 10-year Treasury eased to 4.28% from 4.30% late Tuesday. Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for yield
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yield
Verb
  • Most of the resulting plants succumbed to rust; the few that made it were crossed with one another to produce the next generation.
    Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
  • Don’t succumb to the urge to overfertilize, which leads to other problems. 4.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • And there is a robust Italian influence, one that is unsurprising given several centuries of Italian migration to the city.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
  • Bigge gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was transported out of the stadium on a medical cart.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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  • The issue was not mentioned in the official report on the Danish Realm submitted to parliament on February 28, 2024, though threats to Greenland from China and Russia were.
    Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
  • Download the Vogue app and find our Style Advice section to submit your question.
    Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025
  • They had been expected to argue that severe mental disease or defect caused Purdy not to comprehend that his conduct was wrong.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2025
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  • Without a proper response from the immune system, even the most efficient organs won’t prevent the body from collapsing.
    Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Many of these allies, as well as the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, have collapsed over the last year and a half under Israeli military pressure.
    Ruth Marks Eglash, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Do it, talk to each other, ask questions, reach out to members, and remember that no one has ever relinquished power willingly, even for things as small as better hours, or more holiday time.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
  • Jean-Baptiste Voisin, chief strategy officer at LVMH, relinquished his responsibilities as head of LVMH Métiers d’Art and will now take on leadership of LVMH Media Research and Brand Image teams, previously helmed by Mathilde Delhoume, who is also taking on new responsibilities.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Left-hander José Castillo surrendered RBI singles to Eli White and Nick Allen.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
  • Dominic Canzone’s sixth-inning home run was the seventh run Ober gave up, marking the second time in three starts that Ober has surrendered seven runs.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Troy Lester, co-founder and chief revenue officer at Warp, said refining the technology behind Warp will help the company enable repeat positive experiences for customers.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
  • Kartik Research expects to log revenues of $3 million this year, almost double the $1.7 million recorded in 2024.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 25 June 2025

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“Yield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yield. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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