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concession

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈseʃən/

Forms: concessions

concession means: The act of accepting that you have lost or giving in to someone else.

noun

ADMITTING DEFEATC1

The act of accepting that you have lost or giving in to someone else.

  • His concession ended the contest.
  • The candidate made a concession speech that evening.
  • Her concession of defeat surprised her supporters.

Similar words: surrender, submission

Common phrases: concession of defeat, concession speech, early concession

Questions about concession

What does concession mean?

The act of accepting that you have lost or giving in to someone else.

What is concession in other languages?

Türkçe: yenilgiyi kabul · Español: reconocimiento de derrota · Français: reconnaissance de défaite · Deutsch: Eingeständnis der Niederlage · Italiano: ammissione della sconfitta · 日本語: 敗北の承認

How do you pronounce concession?

It is pronounced /kənˈseʃən/.

How do you use concession in a sentence?

His concession ended the contest. The candidate made a concession speech that evening.

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