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Concede: meaning, definitions and examples

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concede

 

[ kษ™nหˆsiหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in negotiations

To concede means to admit that you have been defeated in a competition or argument, and to stop trying to win. It can also mean to give up possession of something. It is often used in the context of negotiations, where one party may concede a point to reach a compromise.

Synonyms

admit, grant, relinquish, surrender, yield

Examples of usage

  • I had to concede defeat to my opponent in the chess match.
  • After a long debate, they finally conceded to the other side's demands.
  • She conceded ownership of the house to her ex-husband in the divorce settlement.
Context #2 | Verb

to concede a point

To concede a point means to acknowledge the validity of an argument or statement, even if you may not fully agree with it. It is a sign of respect in a discussion or debate to admit when the opposing side has made a valid point.

Synonyms

accept, acknowledge, admit, grant, recognize

Examples of usage

  • I must concede that you have a good point about the importance of recycling.
  • Even though I disagree with her overall stance, I have to concede that she made a compelling argument in this case.

Translations

Translations of the word "concede" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conceder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เคพเคฐ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zugeben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengakui

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัั‚ัƒะฟะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyznaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ชใ‚ใ‚‹(ใฟใจใ‚ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท concรฉder

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conceder

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabul etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์ •ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนุชุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™iznat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priznaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰ฟ่ฎค (chรฉngrรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priznati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐurkenna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะนั‹ะฝะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etiraf etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conceder

Etymology

The word 'concede' has its origins in the Latin word 'concedere', which means 'to yield'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, 'concede' has evolved to encompass the idea of admitting defeat or yielding in various contexts, from sports to debates to negotiations.

See also: concession.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,044, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.