concede

• Verb, das das Eingestehen oder Einräumen von etwas sowie das Nachgeben oder Zugestehen bezeichnet, oft in Debatten, Wettkämpfen oder Verhandlungen.

A verb used to indicate the act of admitting or yielding to something, often in a debate, competition, or negotiation.

1. Admit reluctantlyB2formal

   To admit that something is true or valid, often after first denying or resisting it.

   Widerwillig zugeben

   • He conceded that he had made a mistake.
   • The government conceded defeat after the election results.
   • She conceded that her opponent had a stronger argument.

   Synonymeacceptacknowledgeadmitallowconfessgrantown

   Antonymedenydisavowdisputereject

2. Yield or give upB2formal

   To surrender or give up something, such as a right, position, or advantage.

   Abgeben, aufgeben

   • The company conceded the contract to a rival firm.
   • He conceded the match after losing the third set.
   • They conceded control of the territory to the rebels.

   Synonymeabandoncapitulatecedegive uprelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

   Antonymecontestdefendholdkeepmaintainretainwithhold

3. Allow as a privilegeC1formal

   To grant or allow something as a right or privilege, often reluctantly.

   Gewähren

   • The manager conceded the employee's request for a day off.
   • The court conceded the defendant's right to a fair trial.
   • She conceded him the last piece of cake.

   Synonymeaccordallowcedegrantvouchsafeyield

   Antonymedenyrefuserevokewithdrawwithhold