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."

Synonyms of concede

Words with a similar meaning to concede:

• admit
• yield
• acknowledge
• grant
• relent

Antonyms of concede

Words with the opposite meaning to concede:

• deny
• resist
• maintain

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