<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>To acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit: He finally conceded that she was right.</li><li>To acknowledge (an opponent's victory, score, etc.) before it is officially established: to concede an election before all the votes are counted.</li><li>To grant as a right or privilege; yield: to concede a longer vacation for all employees.</li><li>To make a concession; yield to pressure or circumstances; admit defeat: She was so persistent that I conceded at last.</li></ul>