concede
//kənˈsiːd//
Verb
concedeInfinitive
concedePresent tense
concededPast tense
concededPast participle
concedingPresent participle
concedesThird-person singular
1
to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
He finally conceded that he had made a mistake.
2
to surrender or yield (a possession, right, or privilege)
The company conceded control of the project to its partner.
3
to acknowledge defeat in a contest or election before the official result
The candidate conceded defeat after the final votes were counted.
4
to grant or allow (a point, goal, or advantage) to an opponent in a competition
The team conceded two goals in the first half.