concede
to admit that something is true after initially denying or resisting it; to yield or surrender
Word origin: From Latin concedere, to yield (com- together plus cedere to go or give way).
Concede in a sentence
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The candidate conceded the election shortly after midnight when the final tallies became clear.
The candidate conceded the race once the final returns made the outcome certain.
Using “concede” well
Concede means to admit something is true after resisting, or to yield. It implies reluctant acceptance rather than enthusiastic agreement.
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