Synonyms for
Concession
Definition
Concession means giving up something or agreeing to something that you do not want to agree to.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make a concession
- major concession
- minor concession
- significant concession
- last concession
- demand a concession
- offer a concession
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the context of negotiations or disputes where one party yields something to another. Be mindful of the context; 'concession' can imply a reluctant giving up of ground.
Example sentences
- The coach made a concession by allowing the player to sit out of practice.
- The government made a concession by lowering the taxes for small businesses.
- The teacher made a concession by giving the students an extra day to complete their homework.
- The boss made a concession by letting the employees work from home.
- The parents made a concession by letting their kids stay up late on the weekends.
Quotes
Life is a long march and a short journey. It is a journey where sorrowful endings are no less common than happy ones, yet it is a journey worth making. To find happiness, one must take risks, make concessions, and be willing to change.
I don't think there's any harm in making concessions to your children, or to your own childishness.
In marriage, it is important to make concessions and avoid arguments. It is better to bend than to break.