concede
Translation
to concede, to admit, to yield, to grant
Examples
He finally conceded that she was right.
He finally conceded that she was right.
The government conceded the territory to the rebels.
The government conceded the territory to the rebels.
She conceded the election after the final count.
She conceded the election after the final count.
Grammar Patterns
((that...)) to admit that (sth.) is true He conceded that she was right.
((sth.)) ((to sb.)) to give (sth.) away, often unwillingly The government conceded the territory.
((sth.)) to admit defeat in (sth.) She conceded the election.
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Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (completely) + 'cedere' (to go, to yield). It literally means 'to yield completely'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (with) and 'cede' (yield). You go 'with' the other person's point and 'yield' your own.