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concede

/kənˈsiːd/

/kənˈsid/

concedeverb

conceded

Past Simple

conceded

Past Participle

conceding

Gerund

/kənˈsiːd/

/kənˈsid/

Translations

признавать

She conceded that she was wrong.

Она признала, что была неправа.

допускать

The company conceded that there might be some issues with the product.

Компания допустила, что с продуктом могут быть проблемы.

уступать

He had to concede the point in the argument.

Ему пришлось уступить в споре.

Definitions

To admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly, as true or correct.

After much debate, she finally conceded that her opponent had a valid point.

To yield or grant something, such as a right or privilege.

The company conceded the workers' demands for better working conditions.

To admit defeat in a contest or competition.

The candidate conceded the election after the final results were announced.

In sports, to allow an opponent to score a goal, point, or run.

The defense conceded two goals in the first ten minutes.

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Antonyms

concedepast participle

Definitions

Admitted or acknowledged, especially beforehand or without dispute.

It is a conceded fact that the policy needs revision.

concedegerund / present participle

Definitions

Yielding, admitting, or characterized by concession.

Her conceding tone showed she was ready to compromise.