concede
8 synonyms and 4 antonyms for concede, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To admit, often reluctantly, that something is true.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To admit, often reluctantly, that something is true.
“She conceded that his argument had a point.”
Opposites
How to use concede
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
concede defeat
concede a point
concede an election
Etymology
From Latin concēdō, "to give way, yield" — combining con- ("wholly") with cēdō ("to yield, go").
Full origin of concede →Frequently asked questions
What does “concede” mean?
The word “concede” means to admit, often reluctantly, that something is true. In plain terms, to admit something is true, or to give something up, often after resisting.
How do you pronounce “concede”?
“Concede” is pronounced kuhn-SEED (/kənˈsid/ in IPA).
How do you use “concede” in a sentence?
Here is “concede” used in a sentence: “She conceded that his argument had a point.”
What is another word for “concede”?
Words with a similar meaning to “concede” include give up, come around and give way.
What part of speech is “concede”?
“Concede” is a verb.
Where does the word “concede” come from?
The word “concede” comes from Latin. From Latin concēdō, "to give way, yield" — combining con- ("wholly") with cēdō ("to yield, go").
Is “concede” a common word?
“Concede” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “concede” have?
“Concede” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to admit, often reluctantly, that something is true.
