Concede: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
concede
[ kษnหsiหd ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น conceder
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅเคเคพเคฐ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช zugeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengakui
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะฟะฐัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ przyznaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชใใ(ใฟใจใใ)
๐ซ๐ท concรฉder
๐ช๐ธ conceder
๐น๐ท kabul etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์ ํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนุชุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ pลiznat
๐ธ๐ฐ priznaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟ่ฎค (chรฉngrรจn)
๐ธ๐ฎ priznati
๐ฎ๐ธ viรฐurkenna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะพะนัะฝะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ etiraf etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ conceder
Word origin
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.