- to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit: He finally conceded that she was right.
- to acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established: to concede an election before all the votes are counted.
- to grant as a right or privilege; yield: to concede a longer vacation for all employees.
- to make a concession; yield to pressure or circumstances; admit defeat: She was so persistent that I conceded at last.My favorite candidate conceded before the polls were even closed!
- to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct
- to yield or allow (something, such as a right)
- to admit as certain in outcome
