concede

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer l'action de reconnaître ou d'admettre quelque chose, souvent après une résistance, ou de céder une position, un avantage ou un point dans un débat, une compétition ou une négociation.

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.

   admettre à contrecœur

   • 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.

   Synonymesacceptacknowledgeadmitallowconfessgrantown

   Antonymesdenydisavowdisputereject

2. Yield or give upB2formal

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

   Céder, abandonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesabandoncapitulatecedegive uprelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

   Antonymescontestdefendholdkeepmaintainretainwithhold

3. Allow as a privilegeC1formal

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

   Accorder (un droit ou un privilège)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccordallowcedegrantvouchsafeyield

   Antonymesdenyrefuserevokewithdrawwithhold