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To admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it
“Kuhn who argues that major breakthroughs occur only after scientists finally concede that certain physical phenomena cannot be explained by extending the logic of old theories.”
To disclose or tell, usually something that has been hidden or kept secret
“He did concede that he was a consultant to Pagetus and that he attempted to develop capital sources for the company in Europe while he was a fugitive.”
To accept or yield to a superior force, authority or will
“He was willing, time and time again, to turn the party upside down rather than concede to his opponents.”
To yield or give up something to another person
“If necessary, he will move and concede the house to the ghosts.”
To grant or approve of
“Then he related the news to him and asked him to concede his request and do what he needed done.”
To accept or abide by the terms or rules of
“Although Jim seems to concede to the rules of Gotham, he sticks to his belief that criminals should be placed on trial and sentenced accordingly in order to pay for their crimes.”
To acknowledge something reluctantly, typically from shame or embarrassment
To do something that one regards as below one's dignity or level of importance
To act in a submissive manner
To admit that one has committed a crime or wrongdoing
To settle a dispute by mutual concession
To give or grant, typically in a gracious or condescending manner
To believe, based on information
To recant or reverse one's prior position or opinion
To formally or solemnly renounce or reject
To tolerate the existence or occurrence of something
(sports) To fail to win (a point or a match)
To deteriorate, decline, or slump in progress, position, or influence
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