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concede

Ngoại động từNội động từ

This word carries a strong sense of reluctance. It is not a simple admission of truth, but rather a surrender of a position. There is an implicit image of a battle or an argument where one side has been worn down or proven wrong, forcing them to give up their claim. In political or competitive contexts, it functions as a formal act of resignation. While admit is neutral, concede suggests a strategic or forced acknowledgment, often used in professional, legal, or diplomatic settings to signal the end of a conflict.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

To admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it.

"He finally conceded that his opponent had a point."

Ngoại động từ

[something]

"The candidate conceded the election on Tuesday night."

Nội động từ

"After hours of debate, the committee finally conceded."

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