Meaning
To concede is to acknowledge or admit the validity of a point, argument, or situation, often reluctantly or after initial resistance; it implies a recognition of defeat or the necessity to yield in a debate or negotiation.
💡 While "concede" often carries a connotation of yielding under pressure, it can also be used in a more neutral context, such as acknowledging a valid argument in a discussion, which may not necessarily imply weakness or defeat.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
weekly
staff
meeting
,
Maria
listened
as
her
colleague
explained
a
different
approach
to
the
project
timeline
.
She
had
argued
for
a
slower
schedule
,
believing
it
would
reduce
errors
,
but
the
data
he
presented
made
her
pause
.
After
a
moment
of
thought
she
had
to
concede
that
his
plan
offered
a
clearer
path
to
meet
the
deadline
without
sacrificing
quality
.
Although
she
was
reluctant
,
she
acknowledged
that
incorporating
his
suggestions
would
improve
the
outcome
.
The
team
then
adjusted
their
tasks
and
agreed
on
new
checkpoints
to
monitor
progress
more
closely
.
By
the
end
of
the
session
everyone
felt
more
confident
about
the
schedule
and
remained
open
to
further
feedback
.
Common Phrases
concede defeat
concede a point
concede to pressure
Synonyms
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