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- DictionaryCon·cede/kənˈsēd/
verb
- 1. admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it: "I had to concede that I'd overreacted"
- 2. surrender or yield (something that one possesses): "to concede all the territory he'd won"
If you concede something, you admit that it is true, proper, or certain — usually in an unwilling way and often in the context of a competition, as in "At midnight, the candidate finally conceded defeat."
CONCEDE meaning: 1. to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true: 2. to admit that you have lost in a…. Learn more.
4 days ago · If you concede something, you admit, often unwillingly, that it is true or correct.
CONCEDE meaning: 1. to admit that something is true, even though you do not want to: 2. to allow someone to have…. Learn more.
concede (rather formal) to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true or logical: He was forced to concede (that) there might be difficulties. admit or concede? When somebody admits something, they are usually agreeing that something that is generally considered bad or wrong is true or has happened, especially when it relates to their own ...
to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established: to concede an election before all the votes are counted. to grant as a right or privilege; yield : to concede a longer vacation for all employees.
1. To acknowledge, often reluctantly, as being true, just, or proper; admit: conceded that we made a mistake. See Synonyms at acknowledge. 2. a. To acknowledge or admit (defeat). b. To acknowledge defeat in: concede an election; concede a chess match. 3. a.
