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    Concede (en. Concede)

    /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.