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concede
[ kuhn-seed ]
verb (used with object)
- to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit:
He finally conceded that she was right.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established:
to concede an election before all the votes are counted.
- to grant as a right or privilege; yield:
to concede a longer vacation for all employees.
Antonyms:
verb (used without object)
- to make a concession; yield to pressure or circumstances; admit defeat:
She was so persistent that I conceded at last.
My favorite candidate conceded before the polls were even closed!
concede
/ əˈː /
verb
- when tr, may take a clause as object to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct
- to yield or allow (something, such as a right)
- tr to admit as certain in outcome
to concede an election
Derived Forms
- Dzˈ, noun
- Dzˈ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- Dz·· noun
- Dz··· [k, uh, n-, ses, -, uh, -b, uh, l], adjective
- ·Dz· verb (used with object) preconceded preconceding
- ܲ·Dz··Բ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of concede1
Example Sentences
With their heavy eyebrows and square jaws, they look like a fretful phalanx of Martin Scorseses reluctantly conceding that the movie is pretty fun.
Her opponent, Brad Schimel, ran on his loyalty to Trump and conceded much of the spotlight to Musk, who personally traveled to campaign in the state, at one point donning a cheeseboard.
It says decisions may have been influenced by the belief that Lorraine was suffering from mental health issues, which it conceded "did not have basis in fact".
In November, however, the city conceded in court filings that the vast majority of the officers involved were not truly undercover.
Given that United conceded a record 58 goals last season, it's unlikely that the class of 24-25 will beat that record.
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