concede

Everyday

1. To concede is to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true: «He conceded that I was right». tree →
2. To concede a goal or points is to let the other team score. tree →
3. To concede defeat is to admit you have lost. tree →
4. (formal) To concede something is to give it up or allow it. tree →

In the lessons

In sports reports teams «concede goals». In arguments and debates, a speaker concedes a point. In elections, the losing person concedes. Formal exam voice uses it for «admit». Phrases: concede a goal, concede defeat, concede a point.

Examples

• Our team conceded two goals in the first half. tree →
• She finally conceded that she had been wrong. tree →
• The candidate conceded defeat. tree →
• I'll concede that your plan is better. tree →
• The king conceded land to his enemy. tree →
• We didn't concede a single point all game. tree →

Note

Spelling: con-cede, with «-cede» like «recede», «precede» (not «-ceed»). Noun «concession». In maths problems, conceded goals are goals against.