concede

Definitions

con- (together, along) + cede (go / give way) = "go along with, give way." When you stop resisting and move toward the other side's position, you concede — you yield the point or admit they're right.

Common Collocations

• 1.concede defeat承认失败
• 2.concede a point让步、认输一点
• 3.concede that承认……
• 4.reluctantly concede勉强承认

Example Sentences

• 1.

  He finally conceded that he had made a mistake.

• 2.

  The candidate conceded defeat after the final count.

• 3.

  Neither side was willing to concede a single point.

Easily Confused

concede vs admit — Both mean "accept as true," but concede carries reluctance, as if giving ground in an argument (I'll concede you have a point). admit is more neutral (admit a mistake). You concede defeat; you don't 'admit defeat' as naturally in a contest context.