concede (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /kənˈsiːd/
Definition
To admit that something is true or valid after first denying it or resisting it; to surrender or yield something, such as a right or a claim.
Examples
The company was forced to concede that its product had a serious flaw.
He finally conceded defeat in the election.
She reluctantly conceded the point to her colleague.
How to Use concede
- concede that (collocation)
- To admit that a particular statement or fact is true. — "He had to concede that she was right."
- concede to (prepositional phrase)
- To yield or surrender something to someone. — "They refused to concede to the demands of the protesters."
- concede ground (idiom)
- To give up a position or advantage, especially in an argument or negotiation. — "The government refused to concede ground on the issue of taxation."
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