Conceded
kənˈsiːdɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo admit to be true or valid; to acknowledge or admit as a fact, often reluctantly.
kənˈsiːd
To admit or acknowledge something as true or valid after first denying or resisting it.
She conceded the election to her opponent.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're arguing with your friend, and they bring up a really good point. Conceding means you finally agree with them, even if you didn't want to at first, like saying 'Okay, you're right!'
👶 For kids: To say that something is true, even if you didn't want to. Like, "Okay, you're right, the cookies ARE really good!"
More Examples
He conceded that he was wrong.
The government conceded to the demands of the protesters.
How It's Used
"After hours of argument, he finally conceded the point about the budget."
"The defeated candidate conceded the election to his opponent."
To grant or yield (something) as a right or privilege; to give up.
kənˈsiːd
To grant or allow something to someone (often as a right or privilege).
The treaty conceded the land to the enemy.
💡 Simply: Imagine your parents finally giving you permission for something you wanted. Conceding means giving something to someone, like giving up or allowing it.
👶 For kids: To give something to someone. Like, "Okay, you can have the last cookie."
More Examples
The company conceded the demand for higher wages.
The university conceded special admission to the student.
How It's Used
"The company conceded a pay raise to its employees."
"The treaty conceded territorial rights to the other country."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
concede defeat
To acknowledge that one has lost a competition or contest.
"After the election results were announced, the losing candidate conceded defeat."
concede a point
To admit the validity of an argument or statement.
"She conceded a point, but still disagreed with the overall conclusion."
From Latin concedere, meaning "to yield, grant." It evolved through Old French, retaining its core sense of granting something or acknowledging a point.
Historically, the word has been used extensively in legal and political contexts, particularly to describe acts of yielding or granting rights and territories.
Memory tip
Imagine conceding a game: you admit your opponent won.
Word Origin
"to yield, to go"