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concede

/kənˈsiːd/  ·  say it: kun·SEED

to admit a point in an argument

In Debate & Persuasion

In more detail

1. (verb) to admit that something is true, even if you don't want to

2. (verb) to accept that you have lost a game, competition, or argument

Examples

• 1. She finally conceded that he was right about the problem. 2. The candidate conceded the election to her opponent.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

contend, refute, rebut, advocate, dispute, counter