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concede to
[kənˈsiːd tuː]
verb
ceder a
1.
to admit that something is true or valid; to accept or agree to something reluctantly
After the debate, he had to concede to her superior argument.
Após o debate, ele teve que ceder ao argumento superior dela.
2.
to grant or allow something that was requested or demanded
The government finally conceded to the workers' demands for higher wages.
O governo finalmente cedeu às exigências dos trabalhadores por salários mais altos.
3.
to acknowledge defeat or accept a loss
The candidate conceded to his opponent after the election results came in.
O candidato cedeu ao seu oponente após os resultados da eleição sairem.
Synonyms
yield to
give in to
submit to
capitulate to
acquiesce to
accede to
Antonyms
resist
refuse
oppose
contest
deny
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ceder a
most common usage
São Paulo
ceder a
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ceder a
standard usage
Portugal
ceder a
standard usage; may also use 'render-se a' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
give ground
throw in the towel
wave the white flag
eat one's words
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