concede
/kənˈsiːd/
verb
- To admit that something is true, often unwillingly.
- The politician conceded that the policy needed changes.
- After seeing the evidence, he had to concede that he was wrong.
- She conceded that the other team had played better.
- To give up or yield something, such as a right, a point in an argument, or a game.
- The company conceded to the workers' demands for better safety.
- The chess player conceded the match after losing his queen.
- He conceded the election when the results became clear.
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