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Meaning of concede
to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly
Etymology of concede
The word "concede" comes from the Latin "concedere", which means "to yield" or "to give up", a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "cedere" (meaning "to yield" or "to go")
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of yielding or surrendering, and its meaning has evolved to include the sense of acknowledging or admitting something
Synonyms
Definitions
- To admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly, as a fact or truth
- * To surrender or yield, especially to a superior force or argument
- * To grant or allow something, often as a concession or compromise
Usage Examples
- The team conceded the game after a series of mistakes
- * She conceded that she had made an error in her calculations
- * The company conceded to the union's demands after a long negotiation