conceder

Variant of concede

concede definition

con·cede (kən sēd′)

transitive verb conceded -·ced′ed, conceding -·ced′·ing

  1. to admit as true or valid; acknowledge to concede a point in argument
  2. to admit as certain or proper to concede victory to an opponent
  3. 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

  1. to make a concession
  2. ☆ to acknowledge defeat in an election

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