concede
concede definition
con·cede (kən sēd′)
transitive verb conceded -·ced′ed, conceding -·ced′·ing
- to admit as true or valid; acknowledge to concede a point in argument
- to admit as certain or proper to concede victory to an opponent
- to grant as a right or privilege to concede autonomy to local governments
Etymology: L concedere < com-, with + cedere, to go, grant, cede
intransitive verb
- to make a concession
- ☆ to acknowledge defeat in an election
Related Forms:
- conceder con·ced′er noun
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