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Concede: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：admit reluctantly (concede)
concede
/kənˈsiːd/
v.
To admit, often unwillingly, that something is true or that someone else is right.
admit reluctantly
➕
/ədˈmɪt rɪˈlʌktəntli/
v.
To acknowledge something as true or correct, usually with hesitation or unwillingness.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'concedere', meaning 'to give way', from con- (together) + cedere (to go).
💡 Mnemonic
Concede: CONfess + cEDE, so to admit and yield.
📖 Example
After seeing all the evidence, he had to concede that his friend's plan was actually better.
After reviewing all the evidence, he was forced to admit that his friend's plan was indeed superior.
🔗 Collocations
concede defeat – to admit that one has lost
concede a point – to acknowledge that someone's argument is valid
concede graciously – to yield in a polite and respectful manner
🔄 Synonyms
admit (v.) – to acknowledge the truth or existence of something
acknowledge (v.) – to accept or admit the existence or truth of something
grant (v.) – to agree to give or allow something
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
concession (n.) – something that is granted or yielded, especially in response to demands
conceding (n.) – the act of conceding
📖 Cultural Story
Concede originates from Latin 'concedere', meaning 'to give way, yield'. It entered English in the 15th century and is commonly used in political debates, legal disputes, and business negotiations where parties reluctantly admit defeat or make compromises.
Meaning 2：yield in negotiation (concede)
concede
/kənˈsiːd/
v.
To give something away, especially unwillingly, often in a negotiation or under pressure.
yield in negotiation
➕
/jiːld ɪn nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
v.
To give up something, such as a right or advantage, often as part of a compromise or under pressure.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
To reach a deal, the company had to concede a longer warranty period to its customers.
In order to finalize the agreement, the company was compelled to offer a longer warranty period to its customers.
🔗 Collocations
concede territory – to give up land or area in a dispute
concede a demand – to agree to a request or requirement
concede reluctantly – to yield with hesitation or unwillingness
🔄 Synonyms
yield (v.) – to give way to arguments, demands, or pressure
surrender (v.) – to give up or hand over something, especially after a struggle
relinquish (v.) – to voluntarily give up or let go of something
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
concession (n.) – something that is granted or yielded, especially in response to demands
conceding (n.) – the act of conceding
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