B2verbformalacademic
US/kənˈsiːd/
UK/kənˈsiːd/
to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true or that the other side has a point
In context
The author concedes that her sample was small but argues the pattern is clear.
While I concede that exams cause stress, they remain a fair way to compare students.
After a long debate, the committee finally conceded the point and changed the policy.
Words that go with concede
verb + noun
- concede defeatAfter the final vote was counted, the opposition conceded defeat.
- concede the pointHe refused to concede the point, even when shown the evidence.
adverb + verb
- reluctantly concedeThe researchers reluctantly conceded that the results were inconclusive.
- readily concedeI readily concede that online courses suit some learners better.
- freely concedeSupporters of the plan freely concede that it will be expensive.