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conceding

/kənˈsiː.dɪŋ/

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noun

C1formalcommon/kənˈsiː.dɪŋ/

uncountable

A noun referring to the act of admitting or yielding, often in an argument, competition, or negotiation.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее действие признания или уступки, часто в споре, соревновании или переговорах.
  1. Act of yielding B2 formal

    The act of admitting that something is true or valid, often after first denying or resisting it.

    • His conceding of the argument surprised everyone.
    • The conceding of the point was a strategic move.
    • Her conceding to the demands ended the strike.

    🇷🇺Уступка

    Synonyms: acquiescenceadmissionconcessionyielding

    Antonyms: denialoppositionrefusalrejectionresistance

verb

concedeB2formalcommon/kənˈsiːd/

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

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия признания или уступки чему-либо, часто в дебатах, соревнованиях или переговорах.
  1. Admit reluctantly B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇷🇺Признавать неохотно

    Synonyms: acceptacknowledgeadmitallowconfessgrantown

    Antonyms: denydisavowdisputereject

  2. Yield or give up B2 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇷🇺Уступать

    Synonyms: abandoncapitulatecedegive uprelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

    Antonyms: contestdefendholdkeepmaintainretainwithhold

  3. Allow as a privilege C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇷🇺Предоставлять

    Synonyms: accordallowcedegrantvouchsafeyield

    Antonyms: denyrefuserevokewithdrawwithhold

  • conceded past participle
  • conceded past simple
  • conceding present participle
  • concedes third person singular