concede

//kənˈsiːd//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
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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.