yielded (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈjiːldɪd/
Definition
Produced or provided something, often as a result of effort or a process.
Examples
The investigation yielded surprising new evidence.
Her hard work finally yielded the promotion she had been hoping for.
The fertile soil yielded an abundant harvest of corn.
How to Use yielded
- yield to (prepositional phrase)
- To give way to or surrender to something/someone. — "The old bridge finally yielded to the force of the floodwaters."
- yield a return (collocation)
- To produce a profit or benefit. — "The bonds yielded a steady return for investors."
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