Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

yield

[yeeld] / yild /
NOUN
production of labor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
crop earnings harvest income output profit return revenue turnout
STRONG
outturn produce takings
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bills debt payment
VERB
produce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allow bring in earn generate give offer pay provide supply
STRONG
accrue admit afford beam bear blossom discharge furnish net proffer return tender
WEAK
bring forth give off hold out sell for turn out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny hold keep lose refuse take withhold withstand
WEAK
counter disallow disapprove oppose prevent reject veto
VERB
give in, surrender
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bow buy capitulate give up give way leave succumb
STRONG
abandon abdicate bend break cede collapse crumple defer fold go knuckle relax relent relinquish resign sag submit
WEAK
admit defeat back down call it quits cave in come to terms fold up give oneself over hand over knuckle under lay down arms let go part with suffer defeat throw in the towel
Antonyms
STRONGEST
defend fight
STRONG
agree assert build hide hold increase keep retain rise stay straighten
WEAK
counter deny disallow disapprove oppose prevent refuse reject veto withhold
VERB
grant, allow
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accept agree bow concede fail surrender
STRONG
accede acknowledge acquiesce admit assent break comply concur consent defer permit waive
WEAK
fit in go along with go with the flow play the game toe the line toe the mark
Antonyms
STRONGEST
contradict decline disagree dispute dissent fight refuse reject repudiate win
STRONG
deny differ disallow disapprove object oppose protest
WEAK
counter prevent veto withhold

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Nick Srmag, senior portfolio manager at MAI Capital Management, says investors shouldn’t focus on yield alone when looking for a total market bond ETF.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Every year, the bonds earn an interest rate tied to the average yield on longer‑term Treasurys.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

But another scenario would yield a much "tighter" market, said Wirth, adding that the company is not ramping up investment or otherwise shifting from its long-term strategy.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“We continue to press the question: what’s the incremental yield from each marginal dollar of compute spend?” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

She had to yield and let him go alone.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Vocabulary lists containing yield

The Vocabulary.com Top 1000

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

ASVAB Word Knowledge

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!