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.
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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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