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conceding

UK
/kənˈsiːdɪŋ/
US
/kənˈsidɪŋ/

Translations

concedeverb

conceding

Gerund

conceded
Past Simple
conceded
Past Participle
conceding
Gerund
UK
/kənˈsiːd/
US
/kənˈsid/
He had to concede the point in the argument.
Ему пришлось уступить в споре.
The company conceded that there might be some issues with the product.
Компания допустила, что с продуктом могут быть проблемы.
She conceded that she was wrong.
Она признала, что была неправа.
Synonyms
admit
relinquish
capitulate
surrender
yield
grant
acknowledge
Antonyms
dispute
refuse
deny
concedegerund / present participle

conceding

Used attributively to describe a yielding or admitting quality.

Definitions

concedeverb
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.
concedegerund / present participle
Yielding, admitting, or characterized by concession.
Her conceding tone showed she was ready to compromise.
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