Synonyms for

Yield

Verb / ji:ld / Another word for yield — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to give way or surrender to someone or something; to produce or provide something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

produce generate provide furnish

Informal

give in give up cave in buckle under

Literary

render bestow grant

Antonyms

resist withstand refuse deny oppose fight defy

Common collocations

  • yield results
  • yield profit
  • yield to pressure
  • yield control
  • yield the right of way
  • yield a return
  • yield a crop

Word family

noun yield
verb yield
adjective yielding

Usage note

The verb 'yield' can mean to produce something (like crops or profit) or to surrender or give way. Be mindful of the context to understand the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I will yield my turn to play with the toy.
  2. The car had to yield to the pedestrians crossing the street.
  3. The farmers field yielded a bountiful harvest.
  4. The company yielded a profit this quarter.
  5. I had to yield to my sisters demand for the last cookie.

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