Conceding Meaning in English
word · lemma: concede
kənˈsidɪŋ
kuhn-SEED-ing
kənsˈiːdɪŋ
kuhn-SEED-ing
Definition
Allowing something or accepting that you have lost, or admitting that another person is right or has won.
Usage & Nuances
More formal register; often appears in debates, arguments, and sports ('conceding defeat'). Common mistake: confusing with 'conceding' as 'giving away' in a literal sense, which is rare. Frequently used to show reluctant agreement ('conceding a point').
Spanish: ceder - admitirPortuguese (BR): ceder - admitirPortuguese (PT): ceder - admitirChinese (Simplified): 让步 - 承认Chinese (Traditional): 讓步 - 承認Hindi: स्वीकार करना - हार माननाArabic: الاعتراف بالهزيمة - الإقرارBengali: মেনে নেওয়া - স্বীকার করাRussian: признавать - уступатьJapanese: 認める - 譲るVietnamese: chấp nhận - thừa nhậnKorean: 인정하다 - 양보하다Turkish: kabul etmek - teslim olmakUrdu: مان لینا - تسلیم ہوناIndonesian: mengakui - menyerah
Example Sentences
She is conceding the argument because she knows he is right.
basic
After the vote, he ended up conceding defeat.
basic
By conceding, you show respect for the other team.
basic
There's no shame in conceding when you're clearly outmatched.
natural
He kept arguing instead of conceding the obvious point.
natural
Politicians often have trouble conceding mistakes publicly.
natural