Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Concedes.
Concedes - as a verb
Admit (to a wrongdoing)
Example: "She confessed that she had taken the money"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confessprofessHypernyms (Closely Related)
acknowledgeadmitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be willing to concede
Example: "I grant you this much"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grantyieldHypernyms (Closely Related)
agreeconcordconcurholdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cedegrantyieldAcknowledge defeat
Example: "The candidate conceded after enough votes had come in to show that he would lose"
Example Sentences
"He concedes defeat and accepts the loss gracefully."
"The company concedes that they made some mistakes in their marketing strategy."
"She concedes to her sister's request to borrow her dress for the party."
"The politician concedes the election to his opponent."
"Despite his initial reluctance, he eventually concedes to the idea."
Word Game Points
Is CONCEDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, concedes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONCEDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is CONCEDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, concedes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONCEDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is CONCEDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, concedes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONCEDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.