concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim. vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension. accord implies giving to another what is due or proper. award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.

[ + (that) ] The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster. [ + speech ] "Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her," he conceded. confess Rawlinson finally …

If you concede something, you admit that it is true, proper, or certain — usually in an unwilling way and often in the context of a competition, as in "At midnight, the candidate finally conceded defeat."

[ + (that) ] The government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster. [ + speech ] "Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her," he conceded. confess Rawlinson finally …

When somebody concedes something, they are usually accepting, unwillingly, that a particular fact or statement is true or logical. confess (rather formal) to admit something that you feel ashamed or embarrassed about; to admit, especially formally or to the police, that you have done something wrong or illegal:

Synonyms for CONCEDES: admits, confesses, acknowledges, agrees, announces, reveals, discloses, allows; Antonyms of CONCEDES: denies, disclaims, contradicts, disavows, disallows, rejects, negates, refutes

to concede an election before all the votes are counted. to concede a longer vacation for all employees. conceded, conceding. She was so persistent that I conceded at last. My favorite …

CONCEDE meaning: 1. to admit that something is true, even though you do not want to: 2. to allow someone to have…. Learn more.

1. to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit, often grudgingly: He finally conceded that she was right. 2. to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established: to concede an election. 3. to grant as a right or privilege; yield. 4. to make concession; yield; admit. con•ced′er, n.

2025年2月24日 · concede (third-person singular simple present concedes, present participle conceding, simple past and past participle conceded) To yield or suffer ; to surrender ; to grant I have to concede the argument.