Conceded Meaning in English
word · lemma: concede
Definition
Admitted that something is true or that someone else is right, often after first denying it. It can also mean to accept defeat in a competition.
Usage & Nuances
A formal word often used in academic, political, and sports contexts. Common collocations: 'conceded defeat', 'conceded the point', 'conceded a goal'. Not the same as 'admitted' (which simply means to agree that something is true), 'conceded' often implies initial resistance or reluctance.
Example Sentences
He conceded defeat after a long argument.
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He grudgingly conceded that she might have a point.
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Once the evidence was shown, the company conceded responsibility for the mistake.
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She finally conceded that she was wrong.
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The team conceded two goals in the first half.
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After hours of negotiations, they finally conceded to our demands.
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