yield 1 of 2

1
2
as in to give
to produce as revenue I expect that stock to yield at least 14% profit this year

Synonyms & Similar Words

3
as in to submit
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control) after initially balking at the order, the soldier yielded when the commanding officer threatened a formal charge of insubordination

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

4
5
6
7
as in to surrender
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly she yielded herself to temptation and booked a month-long vacation in the Bahamas like she'd wanted to for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

yield

2 of 2

noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb yield differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of yield are capitulate, defer, relent, submit, and succumb. While all these words mean "to give way to someone or something that one can no longer resist," yield may apply to any sort or degree of giving way before force, argument, persuasion, or entreaty.

yields too easily in any argument

When could capitulate be used to replace yield?

The words capitulate and yield are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, capitulate stresses the fact of ending all resistance and may imply either a coming to terms (as with an adversary) or hopelessness in the face of an irresistible opposing force.

officials capitulated to the protesters' demands

When is it sensible to use defer instead of yield?

The synonyms defer and yield are sometimes interchangeable, but defer implies a voluntary yielding or submitting out of respect or reverence for or deference and affection toward another.

I defer to your expertise in these matters

In what contexts can relent take the place of yield?

Although the words relent and yield have much in common, relent implies a yielding through pity or mercy by one who holds the upper hand.

finally relented and let the children stay up late

When might submit be a better fit than yield?

In some situations, the words submit and yield are roughly equivalent. However, submit suggests full surrendering after resistance or conflict to the will or control of another.

a repentant sinner vowing to submit to the will of God

When would succumb be a good substitute for yield?

While the synonyms succumb and yield are close in meaning, succumb implies weakness and helplessness to the one that gives way or an overwhelming power to the opposing force.

a stage actor succumbing to the lure of Hollywood

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of yield
Verb
Research on caterpillar venoms is still sparse enough that no new drugs have resulted yet, but venoms of other organisms have yielded some important therapies. Bob Holmes, JSTOR Daily, 27 Feb. 2025 While Wings had some lineup changes over a decade-long run that yielded seven studio albums, the McCartneys and Laine remained core members until Wings dispersed in 1981. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
Many gold mining companies have underperformed gold in the long run, but some of these companies pay dividends while owning physical gold does not produce yield. Marc Guberti, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 The fund should keep grinding higher thanks to the buyback and 13% yield. Brett Owens, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yield
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yield
Verb
  • One of the drivers succumbed to injuries at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby medical center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • That wasn’t the case this time last year, as Cole succumbed to elbow inflammation midway through spring training in 2024.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Choosing either the Four Seasons or Boulders gives a convenient combination of accommodations, spa, food and access to four of the very best golf courses in greater Scottsdale.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Then finding a solution for them, but more give them the illusion of choice.
    Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Applicants can submit for consideration starting March 3 at 12 p.m. PT, with submissions closing on March 5 at 12 p.m. PT.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Many borrowers who submitted IDR applications have already been waiting months for their requests to be processed.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Skin rashes, sudden allergies, hypersensitivity, and re-emerging latent viruses like the kind that cause mononucleosis and herpes are common among space crews.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2025
  • These medications kill the bacteria that caused the infection.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • More often, husbands or wives or children collapse in tears when the cremains are found.
    David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Scanner reports also said a part of a warehouse structure collapsed in the 2500 block of Texas 121 in Lewisville, and roof damage was reported at a warehouse in the 900 block of South Airport Drive in McKinney.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Washington relinquished control of the waterway to Panama on December 31, 1999, under a treaty signed in 1977 by President Jimmy Carter.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Fifty-seven children have been relinquished under under safe haven laws in Connecticut since 2001, according to public testimony to the Committee on Children.
    Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Nets also surrendered three straight 3-pointers to Vincent, Luka Doncic and Dalton Knecht over the final 2:29 of the third quarter.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • After an hour, the man surrendered to police but bit an officer on the arm, police said.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The town of Middlebury had approved the plans for the controversial warehouse, eyeing the property tax revenue, that, by one estimate, could be as much as $1.7 million a year.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Year-to-date revenues are 1% above the same point in 2024 and 34% behind 2019, according to Comscore.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Yield.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yield. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on yield

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!