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concede

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﹒To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

﹒To surrender or yield something, such as a possession, right, or point in a contest.

Examples

﹒After a long and difficult match, the champion had to concede defeat to the younger player.

﹒The company decided to concede the point during negotiations to reach a faster agreement.

﹒It is often difficult for politicians to concede that their opponents have a valid argument.

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