conceded

[kuhn-see-did] / kənˈsi dɪd /

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permitted adj.
legally adv.

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

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conceded

The Gunners conceded the fewest goals of any side last season and just one got past David Raya in their first four league games before Saturday's defeat.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

After their shellacking at Ibrox on Sunday, Celtic's response against Ferencvaros was another heavy defeat and three more goals conceded.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

They had a decent start against Ferencvaros, then conceded a soft goal.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

The Government acknowledged errors, quashed its own approval, and the developer eventually conceded it needed to agree binding clean energy obligations with the council.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Well, maybe it is true,” Qevinger conceded unwillingly in a subdued tone.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

conceded

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