Synonyms for

Conceded

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

Definition

To admit that something is true after denying or resisting it

Synonyms & similar words

cede concede profess yield grant confess admit acknowledge accept yield surrender grant confess allow recognize declare sacrifice cede bow capitulate comply accede submit

Synonyms by register

Formal

acknowledged admitted granted yielded

Informal

gave in backed down let on owned up

Literary

surrendered capitulated

Antonyms

disputed denied rejected refused opposed challenged contested

Common collocations

  • conceded defeat
  • conceded the point
  • conceded the election
  • conceded the match
  • conceded that
  • conceded a goal
  • conceded responsibility

Word family

noun concession
verb concede
adjective concessive

Usage note

Often used to describe admitting something is true or valid after initially resisting it, or yielding in a competition or argument.

Example sentences

  1. She conceded that her friend was right.
  2. He conceded defeat and left the field.
  3. The politician finally conceded the election to his opponent.
  4. I will concede that I was wrong.
  5. The athlete conceded the race to his competitor.

Quotes

  • I have conceded without conceding.
  • I have always been willing to concede that I may be wrong.
  • I hope that we will be able to concede our differences.

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