concede
kuhn-SEED
Concede (verb) means to admit, often reluctantly, that something is true. Example: “She conceded that his argument had a point.”
verb
1
To admit, often reluctantly, that something is true.
"She conceded that his argument had a point."
"He finally conceded defeat after the recount confirmed the result."
2
To give up or grant something, such as territory, a right, or a point in an argument.
"The government conceded some ground on the tax proposal."
How to use concede
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo admit something is true, or to give something up, often after resisting.
Common pairings
concede defeat
concede a point
concede an election
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- concedes
- Past tense
- conceded
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Etymology
From Latin concēdō, "to give way, yield" — combining con- ("wholly") with cēdō ("to yield, go").
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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.
