Synonyms for

Concede

Verb / kʌˈnsi:d / Another word for concede — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

Synonyms & similar words

confess grant yield profess cede acknowledge admit allow grant yield surrender accept recognize confess submit sustain endorse approve authorize certify endorse validate verify warrant support

Synonyms by register

Formal

admit acknowledge grant yield

Informal

give in back down cave in roll over

Literary

capitulate surrender

Antonyms

contest dispute deny reject refuse challenge oppose

Common collocations

  • concede defeat
  • concede the point
  • concede victory
  • concede an error
  • concede a goal
  • concede the election
  • concede the advantage

Word family

noun concession
verb concede
adjective concessive

Usage note

Often used in contexts of admitting defeat or yielding a point in an argument or competition. Be mindful of the nuance between conceding a fact and conceding a game, as the latter implies giving up.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher had to concede that the students answer was correct.
  2. After arguing with his wife, John had to concede that he was wrong.
  3. The politician refused to concede the election results.
  4. I will concede defeat and let you win this game.
  5. The company had to concede to the demands of the workers.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words