concede
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CONCEDE
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[+ object]
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to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)
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to admit (something) usually in an unwilling way
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I concede that the work has been slow so far, but it should speed up soon.
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When she noted that the economy was actually improving, he grudgingly/reluctantly conceded the point. [=he admitted that she was right]
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“Your plan might work,” she conceded, “but I still think mine is better.”
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It is generally conceded [=acknowledged, agreed] that they are the superior team. [=most people agree that they are the superior team]
2
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to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying to win
[no object]
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Although it seems clear that he has lost the election, he still refuses to concede.
[+ object]
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He's not ready to concede the election.
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They were forced to concede defeat. [=to admit that they were defeated]
3
[+ object]
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to give away (something) usually in an unwilling way
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The former ruler was forced to concede power to a new government.
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The company says that workers are not conceding enough in negotiations.
4
[+ object]
sports
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to allow an opponent to score (a point, goal, etc.)
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The team has not conceded [=allowed] a goal this half.
