CONCEDE


Meaning of CONCEDE in English

■ verb

1》 finally admit that something is true.

↘admit (defeat) in a match or contest.

2》 surrender or yield (a possession, advantage, or right).

↘fail to prevent an opponent scoring (a goal or point).

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

C15: from Fr. concéder or L. ~re , from con- 'completely' + cedere 'yield'.

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