concede

[kuhn-seed] / kənˈsid /

VERB

acknowledge, give in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept admit allow capitulate cave in cede confess give up grant hand over quit relinquish surrender yield

STRONG

accord avow award ditto fold own waive

WEAK

bury the hatchet cry uncle fess up go along with go with the flow knuckle under let on own up play ball with say uncle throw in the towel yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

defend deny disallow disapprove dispute fight hold keep refuse reject repudiate veto win

WEAK

contradict disacknowledge disagree dissent

Example Sentences

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"I think President Trump would like us to compete worldwide and not concede those markets unnecessarily," Huang said.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

And though the primary was frequently ugly, Crockett was gracious enough to quickly concede and endorse Talarico.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

The fear is a one-minute absence would make it far more likely a team could concede a goal when down to 10 players.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Lawrence, just a day later, has to concede that Braff has a point.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“I concede defeat! But there’s only one way to find out for sure.”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman