concede

[kuhn-seed] / kənˈsid /

VERB

acknowledge, give in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit allow capitulate cave in cede confess give up grant hand over quit relinquish surrender yield

STRONG

accord avow award ditto fold own waive

WEAK

bury the hatchet cry uncle fess up go along with go with the flow knuckle under let on own up play ball with say uncle throw in the towel yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defend deny disallow disapprove dispute fight hold keep refuse reject repudiate veto win

WEAK

contradict disacknowledge disagree dissent

Example Sentences

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"Love people the way they want to be loved," she says, although she concedes that ultimately money is at the heart of it.

From BBC

Chief Louvre architect Francois Chatillon conceded in front of MPs in November that the building was "not in a good state".

From Barron's

Jofra Archer retains the new ball duties despite conceding 90 runs from his eight overs in the two matches in Mumbai.

From Barron's

But he does concede that could take some time.

From Barron's

Saliba is a key part of this Arsenal side and his partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes is a big reason why they have conceded just 18 goals in the league this season.

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