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Definition concede in British English

concede verb

verb
/kənˈsiːd/
1

to admit that something is true

Example

'All right,' Matt conceded, 'I probably made a mistake.'

Example

Myers was forced to concede that competition had badly affected profits.

Synonyms and related words
admit grant concede
2

to stop trying to win a war, competition, or argument because you realize that you cannot win it

Example

Holyfield had to concede in the ninth round due to a head injury.

Example

Despite the result, he refuses to concede defeat.

3

to give something that you own or control to someone so that they own or control it

Example

The BBC will have to concede some of its broadcasting rights for sporting events.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
3.1

to be defeated by someone in a game or war and give them something that you previously had

Synonyms and related words
submit surrender appease
4

if you concede a goal, point, or game, the person or team you are playing scores a goal or point or wins a game

Synonyms and related words
a clean sheet aggregate all
Definition concede in British English