Meaning of the word concede in English
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concede
US /kənˈsiːd/
UK /kənˈsiːd/
Verb
1.
admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
Example:
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He finally had to concede that his opponent was right.
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The company conceded that the product had a design flaw.
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2.
grant (a right, privilege, or point) or yield (a territory)
Example:
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The king was forced to concede more power to the parliament.
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After a long siege, the city finally conceded to the invading army.
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