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Meaning of the word yield in English

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yield

US /jiːld/
UK /jiːld/
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Verb

1.

produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)

Example:
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The apple trees yielded a bountiful harvest this year.
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This investment is expected to yield high returns.
Synonym:
producebeargiveprovidesupply
2.

give way to arguments, demands, or pressure; give in

Example:
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He refused to yield to their demands.
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Eventually, she had to yield to the pressure and resign.
Synonym:
give ingive waysubmitsurrendercapitulate
3.

give right of way to other traffic

Example:
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You must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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The sign indicates that you should yield to oncoming traffic.
Synonym:
give waydefercede

Noun

1.

the full amount of an agricultural or industrial product

Example:
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The yield of corn was higher than expected this season.
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The company reported a significant increase in its annual yield.
Synonym:
outputproductionharvestcropreturn
2.

the income provided by an investment

Example:
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The bond has a high yield of 5%.
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Investors are looking for investments with a good yield.
Synonym:
returnprofitincomedividend
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Related Word:
dividend yield