Definitions

conceded

[kuhn-see-did] / kənˈsi dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

permitted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable allowable allowed approved authorized licensed sanctioned

STRONG

accorded chartered consented favored legalized let okay tolerated

Antonyms

WEAK

denied prohibited refused unacceptable

ADVERB

legally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constitutionally justly lawfully legitimately

WEAK

admittedly allowably authorized by law enforceably juridically licitly permissibly rightfully warranted

Antonyms

WEAK

illegally illicitly unlawfully

Example Sentences

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But he conceded: "The most difficult challenge is defending against ballistic missiles."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Briggs, the councilwoman, conceded DTE’s service has improved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The pitcher conceded that he did drink one with food.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Even critics conceded that Banerjee possessed an instinctive feel for the emotional grammar of her electorate.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“Well, yeah, he went a bit odd toward the end,” conceded George.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling