concede

verb

Saykuhn-SEEDUS/kənˈsid/UK/kənˈsiːd/

6 meanings of concede

1
verbtransitive
To finally agree that something someone said is true.
Like raising your hand to say, "Okay, you win that one."
I concede that you were right about the weather.
After a long debate, she conceded that the plan had problems.
Similargrant, acknowledge, admit
Oppositedeny, dispute, contest
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2
verbtransitive
To give up something or let another side have it.
Like handing over your toy so the fight can stop.
The team would not concede a single inch of the field.
He finally conceded his seat to the older woman.
Similaryield, surrender, cede, relinquish, forfeit
Oppositeretain, hold, seize
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3
verbtransitive
To give someone a right or special permission.
Like a teacher giving the class permission to leave early.
The city agreed to concede fishing rights to the village.
The owner conceded the right to use the back path.
Similargrant, accord, award, allow, extend
Oppositewithhold, deny, refuse
4
verbintransitive
To give in during an argument or contest.
Like saying "you win" and stepping back.
The two friends argued for hours, and neither would concede.
He conceded once he saw the final score.
Similaryield, capitulate, relent, submit, surrender
Oppositeresist
5
verbtransitive or intransitive
To let the other team score a goal or point against you.
Like letting the other team get a point past you in a game.
Our team did not concede a single goal all game.
They conceded two points in the final minute.
Similarallow
Oppositescore
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6
verbtransitive
In cricket, to let the other team score runs off your bowling.
Like letting the other team score points off your own throws.
Good bowlers try not to concede easy runs.
He conceded fifteen runs in a single over and was taken off.
Similarallow
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Origin

It comes from Latin concēdō, meaning to give way or yield.