Yielded Meaning in English
word · lemma: yield
Definition
'Yielded' is the past tense of 'yield'. It means someone gave way, allowed something to happen, or something produced a result or amount.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and neutral contexts—common in reports or technical writing ('yielded results', 'yielded to pressure'). Can mean 'produced', 'gave way', or 'surrendered'. Often seen with crops, research, or negotiations. Not used in everyday speech as often as 'gave' or 'produced'.
Example Sentences
The experiment yielded good results.
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He yielded to his friend's request.
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The farm yielded a lot of corn this year.
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After hours of discussion, she finally yielded and agreed to help.
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None of his efforts yielded the results he wanted.
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Traffic finally moved after the truck yielded to oncoming cars.
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