kənˈsi:d v.tr. 1 a (often foll. by
that + clause)
admit (a
defeat etc.) to be
true (conceded that
his work was inadequate). b admit defeat
in. 2 (often foll. by to)
grant,
yield, or
surrender (a
right, a
privilege, points or a
start in a game, etc.). 3
Sport allow an
opponent to
score (a goal) or to
win (a match), etc. øøconceder n. [F conc÷der or L concedere concess(as
com-, cedere yield)]