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How does the verb concede contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of concede are accord, award, grant, and vouchsafe. While all these words mean "to give as a favor or a right," concede implies yielding something reluctantly in response to a rightful or compelling claim.

even her critics concede she can be charming

In what contexts can accord take the place of concede?

The synonyms accord and concede are sometimes interchangeable, but accord implies giving to another what is due or proper.

accorded all the honors befitting a head of state

When can award be used instead of concede?

In some situations, the words award and concede are roughly equivalent. However, award implies giving what is deserved or merited usually after a careful weighing of pertinent factors.

awarded the company a huge defense contract

When is it sensible to use grant instead of concede?

The meanings of grant and concede largely overlap; however, grant implies giving to a claimant or petitioner something that could be withheld.

granted them a new hearing

When could vouchsafe be used to replace concede?

The words vouchsafe and concede can be used in similar contexts, but vouchsafe implies granting something as a courtesy or an act of gracious condescension.

vouchsafed the secret to only a few chosen disciples

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of concede The minerals Tshisekedi offered in his letter would then presumably be conceded to the United States rather than to China. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 Burnley With a recent run of 12 clean sheets in a row in the Championship, or just two goals conceded in their last 16 league matches, or only 11 in 38 games all season long, Burnley possess the greatest defence ever to have stepped foot on a football field. Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 However, when asked who was the greater champion, Chestnut conceded that honor to Jordan but maintained that James is the best athlete of all time. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Afterwards, Farke conceded he had been tempted to start Gnonto in Aaronson’s place. Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concede
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concede
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  • Although Francis released an audio message on March 6 and the Vatican distributed a photo of him March 16, Sunday’s blessing will be the first live appearance since Francis was admitted Feb. 14 for what has become the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy.
    Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In comparison, the transfer admit rate of about 40% does not distinguish between in-state and out-of-state candidates.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • All the Sumerian cities of Mesopotamia succumbed to the same fate and were conquered by Sargon.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • An estimated 1,323 Californians have succumbed to the flu as of the week ending March 8, including 19 children.
    Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • Xavier Davis, 32, confessed to killing Gregory Carhee, 35, Donyavia Lagway, 29, and the couple's 6-year-old daughter Harmony Carhee on June 30, 2021.
    Chris Spargo, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Deep down, the designer confessed that Oude Waag reflects his desire and appreciation for complex female characters who don’t confine themselves to traditional gender norms.
    Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Mar. 2025
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  • By Hannah Jackson Within a relatively generous two week window, Frank submitted a round of sketches to kick off another seamless (sorry) remote design process.
    Fawnia Soo Hoo, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
  • In the Senate, there were seven testimonies submitted favoring SB 399, including a letter from NextEra Energy Transmission MidAtlantic in support of is project to build the MidAtlantic Resiliency Link transmission line.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • It should also be acknowledged that Brooks and his partners bought a professional club and ran it for almost five seasons on a model that sounds incredibly modern, but was actually based on pretty old-fashioned platforms.
    Matt Slater, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This shift demands continuous awareness, proactive action, and the humility to acknowledge that none of us can navigate the challenges of aging alone, regardless of our financial resources.
    Joseph Coughlin, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • Eight others have had their certifications temporarily suspended, and three officers voluntarily surrendered their licenses.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
  • On Thursday, Ehrlich surrendered himself to authorities at the Lakewood Township Police headquarters before being transported to Ocean County Jail, where he’s currently being held, according to prosecutor Bradley Billhimer.
    Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Last week, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a partial and tentative ceasefire in the Black Sea region.
    Luke Garrett, NPR, 30 Mar. 2025
  • His father hopes a judge will agree to sentence him to inpatient psychiatric treatment instead.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025

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“Concede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concede. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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