conceding

Meanings

• Verb

  To acknowledge that one is defeated, defeated in an argument or game, or to give up a claim or demand.

  - "After much debate, the senator finally conceded defeat."
  - "In chess, a player may concede a game if they realize they cannot win."
  - "The losing team conceded the point to their opponents."

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Synonyms

let in , capitulate , give up , accede , come around , give way

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with conceding
yield , reveal , compel , heal

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Variants

List of all variants of conceding that leads to same result
concede , conceded , concededly , conceder , conceders , concedes , conceding

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'concedere,' meaning 'to yield, grant,' or 'come together.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'concede' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The word 'concede' is derived from the Latin word 'concedere,' which means 'to meet, come together.'

3. In politics, a 'concession speech' is given by a candidate who has lost an election. The speech is used to concede defeat and congratulate the winning candidate.

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Related Concepts

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1. surrender: Related concept: Surrender refers to the act of giving up control or possession of something to someone else. Conceding can be seen as a form of surrender, as it involves giving up a claim or demand.

2. forgiveness: Related concept: Forgiveness is the act of pardoning someone for an offense or mistake. Conceding can be seen as a form of forgiveness, as it involves acknowledging that the other party was right or had a valid point.

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Quotes

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1. … it was generally "conceded" that Caepio, if and when tried for treason under the present system, would be acquitted.

   - Colleen McCullough,{it}The First Man in Rome{/it},(1990) 1991

2. … after listening to Tom, he "conceded" that there were some conspicuous advantages about a life of crime, and so he consented to be a pirate.

   - Mark Twain,{it}Tom Sawyer{/it},1876

3. … he "conceded" that with six kids, something like this was bound to happen. At least one of them had to be a bad egg.

   - Markus Zusak,{it}The Book Thief{/it},2005

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Culture

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In literature, conceding is often used to show a character's graciousness or maturity. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius advises his son Laertes to 'concede with the defeat / What thou indeed hast not, for there's a time / For all things,' implying that conceding is a sign of wisdom and understanding.

How to Memorize "conceding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the scenario of a losing team conceding defeat to their opponents. Visualize the team captain shaking hands with the opposing team's captain, acknowledging their loss.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concede' with the idea of giving in or yielding. Think of the 'C' in 'concede' as representing 'come together,' which can help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Concede, concede, I concede,' to help you remember the meaning of the word. This mnemonic can be broken down into 'Concede: come together, concede: give in,' to further reinforce the meaning of the word.

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