— concededly , adv. — conceder , n. — concessible , adj.
/keuhn seed"/ , v. , conceded, conceding .
v.t.
1. to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit: He finally conceded that she was right.
2. to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established: to concede an election before all the votes are counted.
3. to grant as a right or privilege; yield: to concede a longer vacation for all employees.
v.i.
4. to make concession; yield; admit: She was so persistent that I conceded at last.
[ 1625-35; concedere, equiv. to con- CON- + cedere to withdraw, yield, CEDE ]
Syn. 1. grant.
Ant. 1. deny. 3. refuse.