Concede

/kənˈsiːd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To admit that something is true or valid after initially denying or resisting it.

After a long debate, she had to concede that her opponent made a valid point.

To surrender or yield something to another.

The company had to concede market share to its competitors.

To give up or admit defeat in a competition or argument.

He decided to concede the match when he realized he was too injured to continue.

Middle English, from Latin 'concedere', which means 'to yield, admit'.

concede defeat

To admit that one has lost.

concede a point

To acknowledge that a particular point in an argument is valid.

concede terms

To accept the conditions set forth by the opposing party.

concession

A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands.

accede

To agree to a demand or request.

yield

To give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.

To give in or back down.

He finally conceded on the argument after everyone weighed in.

To admit a flaw or mistake.

She conceded that her plan wasn't the best after hearing the feedback.