American Dictionary
Definition yield in American English
yield
verb
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verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/jild/
1
to produce something useful such as information or evidence
Example
The combined investment is expected to yield $5,000 in the first year.
Synonyms and related words
1.2
to produce fruit, vegetables, or other foods
Synonyms and related words
Example
The sport should not yield to every demand that the television companies make.
2.1
to stop controlling yourself and finally do something that you were trying not to do
Example
He paused a moment before yielding to angry resentment.
