Concede (en. Grants)

/konˈθeðe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give or yield something that is claimed.
The company granted a salary increase to its employees.
La empresa concedió un aumento salarial a sus empleados.
To accept or admit that something is true or possible.
He finally conceded that his argument was not valid.
Él finalmente concedió que su argumento no era válido.
To allow someone to have what they request.
The judge granted the bail request.
El juez concedió el pedido de fianza.

Etymology

From Latin 'concedere', which means 'to give together', 'to let go'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grant a favor
To give a benefit or advantage to someone.
conceder un favor
concede the point
To accept that someone has a valid argument.
conceder la razón
allow time
To give additional time to complete a task.
conceder el tiempo

Related Words

concession
Act of granting something, especially a privilege.
concesión
grantor
Person who grants or bestows something.
concededor

Slang Meanings

To yield to pressure
He had to concede when everyone was against him.
Tuvo que conceder cuando todos estaban en su contra.
To give in
Finally, after so much arguing, he decided to concede.
Finalmente, después de tanto discutir, decidió conceder.