concede
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/kənˈsiːd/
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/kənˈsiːd/
to admit something is true after first saying it was not
After arguing, I had to concede that his idea was better.
논쟁 후에, 나는 그의 아이디어가 더 낫다는 것을 인정해야 했다.
to admit you lost a game or election
The team had to concede when they were too far behind to win.
팀은 이기기에는 너무 뒤처져 있어서 패배를 인정해야 했다.
to give something to someone, often when you do not want to
The company had to concede higher pay to keep its workers.
회사는 직원들을 유지하기 위해 더 높은 임금을 양보해야 했다.