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concede

verb

con·​cede kən-ˈsēd How to pronounce concede (audio)
conceded; conceding

transitive verb

1
a(1)
: to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
conceded that it might be a good idea
(2)
: to relinquish grudgingly or hesitantly
concede power
b
: to accept as true, valid, or accurate
The right of the state to tax is generally conceded.
2
: to grant as a right or privilege
Britain conceded the independence of the colonies.

intransitive verb

: to make concession : yield
concededly
kən-ˈsē-dəd-lē How to pronounce concede (audio)
adverb
conceder noun

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Politics and Concede

After the votes have been counted, one candidate traditionally concedes the election to his or her opponent by giving a concession speech. If you're lucky, your boss will concede that she was wrong the last time she criticized you. But in the middle of an argument, we're not all so good at conceding that the other guy might have a good point.

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for concede

grant, concede, vouchsafe, accord, award mean to give as a favor or a right.

grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld.

granted them a new hearing

concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim.

even her critics concede she can be charming

vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension.

vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples

accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.

accorded all the honors befitting a head of state

award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.

awarded the company a huge defense contract

Example Sentences

… he conceded that with six kids, something like this was bound to happen. At least one of them had to be a bad egg. Markus Zusak, The Book Thief, 2005 … it was generally conceded that Caepio, if and when tried for treason under the present system, would be acquitted. Colleen McCullough, The First Man in Rome, (1990) 1991 … after listening to Tom, he conceded that there were some conspicuous advantages about a life of crime, and so he consented to be a pirate. Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer, 1876 I concede that the work has been slow so far, but it should speed up soon. “Your plan might work,” she conceded, “but I still think mine is better.” Although it seems clear that he has lost the election, he still refuses to concede. He's not ready to concede the election. The former ruler was forced to concede power to a new government. The company says that workers are not conceding enough in negotiations. See More
Recent Examples on the Web In Strahovski’s case, that’s a penitence that’s still shaded with Serena Joy’s pride and near-total inability to truly concede wrong. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Just a few minutes before midnight, Arroyo declined to concede, saying his campaign was still waiting for more than 15,000 ballots — largely early, mail-in ballots — to be counted. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Those out of the title hunt aren’t willing to concede anything. Jenna Fryer, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2022 Those out of the title hunt aren't willing to concede anything. Jenna Fryer, ajc, 19 Aug. 2022 Some defense lawyers who are not associated with the case are willing to concede that saving money by dropping the death penalty is not a realistic option for the prosecution. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2022 Taliban officials insist that safety has improved overall but concede that stopping suicide bombers is difficult. Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 But enforcement is on pause because officials concede the existing rules conflict with conservation efforts. Blake Apgar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Droplets were initially deemed the cause of non-contact transmission of tuberculosis, measles, and chickenpox, and only after irrefutable proof would the scientific establishment concede the occurrence of aerosol transmission. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

French or Latin; French concéder, from Latin concedere, from com- + cedere to yield

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of concede was in 1626

Phrases Containing concede

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