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Grammar : Verb
Spell : kuhn-seed
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsid



Definition of conceded

Origin :
  • 1630s, from Middle French concéder or directly from Latin concedere "give way, yield, go away, depart, retire," figuratively "agree, consent, give precedence," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + cedere "to go, grant, give way" (see cede). Related: Conceded; conceding.
  • verb acknowledge, give in
Example sentences :
  • "If you're so set on it, I'll see about your position this afternoon," conceded Martin reluctantly.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • They conceded that it was a mystery she had not turned out "gormin'."
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • "Poetic simile: I'm going fast," conceded Kirkwood; but he did not smile.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Spiritual revelations were conceded to England at that favoured period, as at this.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • "I guess we've got to go through with it," conceded Mrs. Effie.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Why, then, should privileges be conceded to one beneficiary which are denied to all others?
  • Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee
  • In the end something is conceded to the desires, after they have been finally humbled and overpowered.
  • Extract from : « Phaedrus » by Plato
  • The father pondered a bit, but eventually, not to be behind, conceded the sheep.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • As the Judge had said, his client was conceded to be slated for conviction.
  • Extract from : « David Dunne » by Belle Kanaris Maniates
  • After all,” I conceded aloud, “things are not always what they seem.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

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