Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Definition
concede verb
/kənˈsiːd/ v
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[T] to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
[+ (that)] The Government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster.
[+ speech] "Well okay, perhaps I was a little hard on her, " he conceded.
See also: concession
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[T] to allow someone to have something, even though you do not want to
The president is not expected to concede these reforms.
He is not willing to concede any of his power/authority.
Britain conceded (= allowed) independence to India in 1947.
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[I or T] to admit that you have lost in a competition
He kept on arguing and wouldn't concede defeat.
She conceded even before all the votes had been counted.
concede a goal/point
to fail to stop an opposing team or person from winning a point or game
The team conceded two goals (to the other side) in the first five minutes of the game.
(Definition of concede verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
